BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Presbyterian's
Damorney Hutchinson and
Carson Griffith scored goals as the Blue Hose (4-3-2, Big South: 1-1-1) tied the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (6-2-2, Big South: 2-0-1), 2-2, on the road on Saturday night.
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THOUGHTS FROM COACH NICK FINOTTI
"It was a high-level game of soccer," Finotti said. "We have a great deal of respect for Gardner-Webb. I thought it was a fair result. I am proud of our guys for getting a point on the road against a good team."
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 33rd minute, Presbyterian's Morgan Dance dribbled from the right side of the field just inside the box near the touchline. He crossed the ball to Hutchinson who headed the ball into the top right corner of the goal for the game's first score.
- In the 61st minute, Presbyterian's Jourdan Spence was fouled in the box after making a great run creating a penalty kick opportunity. Carson Griffith blasted the penalty kick into the top upper right corner of the goal for his third goal of the season.
- In the 63rd minute, Presbyterian goalkeeper Loan Marin stopped Gardner-Webb's Lucas Mauro's penalty kick with a diving save.
- In the 64th minute, Gardner-Webb's Max Fisher scored the Runnin' Bulldogs first goal.
- In the 73rd minute, Gardner-Webb's Leo Andrade scored the game-tying goal.
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NOTABLES
- Hutchinson scored his eighth goal of the season which tied Mason Lewis (2016) for Presbyterian's Division I era single-season record for goals.
- Hutchinson's goal was the 15th of his Presbyterian career which tied Sergio Pinto (2016-19) for the school's Division I era record for career goals.
- Griffith's goal was his third of the season and the seventh of his career.
- The Blue Hose finished the game with eight shots. Hutchinson and Griffith paced the Blue Hose with three shots apiece. Steven Cordova and Jonas Sundli-Hardig tallied the Blue Hose's other two shots.
UP NEXT
Presbyterian hosts Furman in their final non-conference game at Martin Stadium this Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m.
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