HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team (9-1-3, GSC: 6-0-2) rallied late to earn a 1-1 draw against the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (5-3-3, SAC: 3-2-1) on Tuesday, from the LMU Lacrosse Complex.
Benjamin Hoffmann scored the equalizer in the 87th minute as the Warhawks found the net late to secure a result on the road.
FIRST HALF
Lincoln Memorial controlled much of the attack in the opening half, recording 11 shots compared to three for AUM. However, neither team found the back of the net in the first 45 minutes.
Goalkeeper
Matteo Maccagni kept the match scoreless with five saves in the opening half.
Nathan Aupied also threatened for the Warhawks, striking the woodwork in the 20th minute.
SECOND HALF
Lincoln Memorial broke the deadlock in the 50th minute when Lasse Kidde Amstrup scored to give the home side a 1-0 lead.
The orange and black continued to push for an equalizer, and Hoffmann delivered in the 87th minute, scoring an unassisted goal to even the match at 1-1.
AUM held on through the final minutes to earn the draw, finishing with eight shots, including three on goal. Maccagni recorded nine saves, while Lincoln Memorial totaled 18 shots and 10 shots on target.
NOTABLES
- Hoffmann scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season.
- Maccagni recorded a career-high nine saves.
UP NEXT
The Warhawks return home on Saturday, Oct. 17, hosting Trevecca Nazarene at 3:30 p.m. at the AUM Soccer Stadium. The match will serve as AUM's Alumni Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Match.
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