Men's Soccer Battles To Tie

WINCHESTER, Va. - Shenandoah University battled Marymount University to a 1-1 men's soccer tie Wednesday night despite finishing down three men.

It was the third straight overtime contest for the Hornets (0-8-2).

Marymount (2-5-2) scored the opening goal of the game in the 59th minute on a Sean McAuliffe to Faris Al Ismali tally.

Shenandoah, which stopped a penalty kick in the first half, finally tied it Liberatus Mwagombe scored unassisted with just under 15 minutes to play.

The Hornets goal was scored down two men - SU was issued red cards in the 45th and 66th minutes to find itself playing with just eight field players.

With six minutes to play, junior Chris Wondree was issued a second yellow card, putting Shenandoah down another man.

Wondree's yellow (which turns to red) was one of 12 cards given out in the extremely physical ocntest. A total of 55 fouls were called, including 33 against the hosts.

SU keeper Brian Garretson made eight saves on the night, including the penalty kick in the first half.

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Shenandoah hosts Greensboro on Saturday in its USA South Conference opener. The game is scheduled for a noon start.