ALBION -- A chippy and intense match ultimately ended in a draw, as the Albion College men's soccer team battled Olivet College to a 1-1 tie. Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Britons now stand at 4-6-2 overall, 2-2-1 in the MIAA.
The visitors got on the board first with a penalty kick in the ninth minute. Olivet would maintain the lead for the remainder of the period.
Freshman
Nick Miller netted the equalizer in the 58th minute -- his first collegiate goal. Off a feed in the box from Stefan Isaveski, Miller rifled a shot that deflected off the Comet keeper to knot the score at one.
Late in the game,
Zabith Wilson came within inches of giving the Brits the lead on a strike from 30 yards out, but the Olivet keeper made a tremendous save to keep the match locked at one.
The Brits held the advantage on shots, 22-13, and corner kicks, 8-5.
Anton Favre totaled two saves in the contest.
Albion hosts Trine on Saturday afternoon for Senior Day. The Britons will honor
Bryce Vandenburg,
Reese Stuart,
Moses Jatta,
Spencer Moeggenberg,
Zabith Wilson and
Jason Warras. Kick off is slated for 4:30 p.m.
