The UIS men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with William Jewell on Friday. The Prairie Stars withstood six William Jewell attacking actions from 65:22 to 76:43 without conceding after the score was 1-1.
UIS created the early pressure in the first half, earning corner kicks at 6:13 and 8:59 before
Leul Mehari and
Cameron Frye put shots on frame that Aidan Smith saved.
Kevin Kardel answered with two saves as William Jewell pushed back, and the half ended scoreless.
Leo Sanches answered William Jewell's penalty-kick goal with a 57:18 equalizer, bringing Illinois Springfield level at 1-1. Kardel helped keep it there with four second-half saves, while the Prairie Stars generated late pressure with a corner and four shots from 76:16 to 84:29. The match ended in a 1-1 tie.
"In tonight's game, we played very well from start to finish," said Coach Shaw. "We were in control of the game, though we were unlucky to only pick up one point tonight. This week has been a little underwhelming in terms of point pickup, but both performances have shown real improvement. We now prepare for a big game on Wednesday."
Illinois Springfield is 1-7-3 overall and 1-4-3 in conference play, and will return home on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to host UIndy during Homecoming Week.
UIS thanks CEFCU for its partnership and continued support of UIS soccer.Â
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