THE RUNDOWN
DBU battled to a 1-1 draw against Lubbock Christian on Saturday night at Patriot Soccer Field. The field didn't see its first goal until the first few seconds in the second half from LCU. Evan Pustejovsky scored the equalizing goal in the 61st minute.
Momentum hung in the balance as the first half proved to be a fast-paced and physical battle that ended in a scoreless tie. The pitch saw 10 shots from both sides in the 45 minutes with three on goal. LCU's Justin Martinez made the first shot of the game but was unable to find the goal as it was saved by
Garrett McGee in the first nine minutes. The team's defensive play was the main showcase in the half.
Seconds into the second half, the Chaps went up 1-0 after Nako Amare's shot found the back of the net. The rest of the half would be a fight for DBU to catch up, and they were given multiple opportunities to do so. However, in the 61st minute Evan Pustejovsky delivered the equalizer on a set piece chance making the score 1-1. In a burst of urgency the Patriots fired three shots in the final minute from Jack Golden, Peyton Voelker and Cason Berg, as they made one last effort to pull DBU ahead but the shots were blocked making the final score a 1-1 draw.
FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- With the point from tonight's match, the Patriots remained tied with St. Edward's for third place in Lone Star Conference Standings.
- Tonight's 1-1 final is the Patriots third draw in conference play and third in the history of the series between DBU and Lubbock Christian.
- Evan Pustejovsky scored his second goal of the season in the 61st minute off an unassisted free kick.
- The match saw 16 shots from DBU with five on goal. Gavyn Rosales dominated the Patriot's offense putting up four shots on the pitch and Jack Golden put up three of his own. Evan Pustejovsky, Peyton Voelker, and Cason Berg each put up two shots. Chase Turcotte, Leo Larson and Avery Brazzell also contributed a shot.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
4- Freshman goalkeeper
Garrett McGee's 4 saves on the night were one short of a season-high in saves.
21- A total of 21 fouls were administered between the Patriots and the Chaps.
59- Freshman
Bryan Beck played a season high of 59 minutes off the bench tonight.
90- Only three DBU players,
Jack Golden,
Evan Lupo, and
Garrett McGee played all 90 minutes on the pitch.
UP NEXT
The Patriots will continue their home stand as they face St. Mary's on Wednesday, October 30th. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Patriot Soccer Field.
