THE RUNDOWN
The DBU Men's Soccer team (3-2-1. 0-1-1 Heartland Conference) tied Texas A&M International (1-1-3, 0-1-1) by a score of 1-1 Saturday in a physical contest. After a scoreless first half, the Dustdevils took a 1-0 advantage on a goal by Alan Rivera in the 51st minute. The Patriots answered 5 minutes later on a Brooks Friedman header. Ethan Martinez assisted Friedman's goal.

Tyler Hofmann made 10 saves for a .909 save percentage. TAMIU outshot DBU 19-10. The Patriots did not allow a shot on goal in either overtime period.

The referees issued 7 yellow cards during the match - 4 to DBU and 3 to TAMIU.


THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
 - The tie was the Patriots' first of the season.

 - Friedman's goal was his first of the year. He is the 6th different Patriot to find the back of the net this season.

 - Ryan Anderson extended his streak of games started to 62. He has started every game of his DBU career.


DBU HEAD COACH CHIP DUTCHIK ON A HARD-FOUGHT MATCH
"It was just a good Heartland Conference battle. I know they took more shots than us, but I think we were a little more dangerous than they were. I'm happy with our effort and happy with our guys attitude. We're excited to go play again Thursday."


INSIDE THE NUMBERS
4 - The Patriots' earned more yellow cards Saturday (4) than in the first 5 games of the season combined (3). The last time DBU earned 4 cautions in a game was October 31, 2015.

5 - Martinez's assist gave him 5 points on the year, moving him into sole possession of second place on the team behind Garrett Morgan.

20 - The Patriots have allowed 20 shots on goal in the past 2 games after allowing 11 in the first 4 games of the season.


UP NEXT
The Patriots head to Odessa to face Texas - Permian Basin in a Heartland Conference match at 7:00 p.m. Thursday.