CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian Blue Hose (7-1-1, Big South: 1-0-1) and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-7-3, Big South: 0-0-2) battled to a 1-1 draw at Martin Stadium on Wednesday night.
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FROM COACH POTTER
"Credit to UNC Asheville, they played with so much energy," Presbyterian coach
Jonathan Potter said. "Our boys fought and 1-1 was a fair result.
Leo Stritter has been stellar all season. He was immense in goal tonight for us. He kept us in the game in the second half.
Nacho Gallego had such a confident finish tonight, I hope we can see more of that from him."
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 12th minute, Presbyterian's David Citron passed from near midfield to Gallego who was running down the right side of the field. Once he was just inside the box, Gallego blasted a shot that went inside the left post for the game's first goal.
- In the 75th minute, UNC Asheville tied the score at one when Conor Behan scored off an assist by Myles Edmondson.
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NOTABLES
- Stritter collected a season-high six saves in the game.
- The Blue Hose finished the game with 10 shots. Gallego led the team with five shots. Gerard Lopez added two shots. Carson Griffith, Vidar Ragnarsson, and Iragi Kalala each tallied a shot apiece.
- Gallego's goal was his second of the season and the fifth of his career.
- Tonight's tie marked Presbyterian's first tie since a 3-3 draw against Gardner-Webb on October 30, 2021.
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UP NEXT
Presbyterian continues Big South Conference play when they face High Point at Martin Stadium this Saturday, October 8 at 7 p.m.
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