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Men's soccer posts 2-2 tie at Millikin

Men's soccer posts 2-2 tie at Millikin

DECATUR, Ill. - The men's soccer team capped a long day of Greenville action against Millikin with a 2-2 draw on Saturday night after the football team played Millikin on the same field earlier in the day.

The Panthers jumped ahead early with a goal from Jared McPeek in the seventh minute of the match with an assist credited to Pablo Valverde.

Just before the first half ended, Benn Jane tallied a goal with eight seconds remaining to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead.

In the second half, Greenville succumbed to Millikin's pressure, giving up a goal in the 52nd and 80th minutes.

Neither team was able to secure the winning goal, and the game ended in a tie.

Hiram Cruz received the nod as Greenville's goalkeeper, and he had five saves.

Valverde was GU's leader with two shots, one on goal.

Millikin held a 19-8 shot advantage in the match and took nine corner kicks compared to three from Greenville.

The Panthers (0-1-1) will look for their first win on Wednesday with a match at Washington St. Louis.