Box Score ITHACA, N.Y. ā The Ithaca College men's soccer team played to a draw with Houghton Saturday afternoon, tying the Highlanders, 1-1, after 110 minutes of play. Ithaca now sits at 4-6-3 overall, including a mark of 4-1-1 in conference play.
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Sophomore
Sean Forward scored Ithaca's goal, while senior goalkeeper
Jordan Gentile made four saves on five Highlander shots. Both teams recorded 13 total shots, but the Bombers held a large advantage with eight corner kicks to Houghton's three.
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Ithaca got on the board first, putting the score at 1-0 in the 25th minute. Sophomore
Brandon Thompson started the play, as he took possession of the ball on the far sideline and raced towards the goal in a 2-on-1 break. Thompson found Forward in the middle of the box, connecting on a pass for a one-time shot. Forward's goal marked his team-leading fifth of the season.
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Houghton tied the contest 14 minutes later, as the Highlanders converted on a shot from outside the box at 38:06. Houghton's goal marked the final score of the first frame, sending the game to halftime tied at 1-1.
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Neither team was able to score in second half, sending the game to overtime. The Bombers and Highlanders each recorded two shots in the bonus frames, but neither team was able to score, ending the game in a 1-1 draw.
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Ithaca returns to action on Oct. 29 in a home contest with RIT. Start time is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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