SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – The Earlham College men's soccer team battled regionally ranked Wittenberg University to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday afternoon.
The Tigers took an early lead with a goal in the 37th minute of play on a set piece.
Trailing 1-0 at halftime, freshman
John De La O delivered an equalizer with a penalty kick goal in the 56th minute.
Earlham drew level with the Tigers with seven shots each, but the Quakers held a 4-3 advantage in shots on goal. De La O led the Quakers with three total shots.
Between the pipes,
Joshua Gandee collected two saves.
Prior to the match, Wittenberg had been ranked seventh in region 7 for the United Soccer Coaches weekly poll.
Earlham will host the University of Olivet on Saturday for Senior Day in Matlack-Messer Stadium. Kick off is scheduled for 4 pm.
