DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College men’s soccer team came back from a first half deficit to force a 2-2 draw against the Grizzlies of Franklin College on Saturday, October 13. The Jackets moved to 2-2-1 in HCAC play and 2-10-1 overall with the tie.
Trailing 2-0 at the half, Defiance turned the tables on the Grizzlies in the second half. In the 62nd minute Steven Gallagher’s throw in was deflected by Ryan Rothermel to Benji Hughes who headed it in to make it a 2-1 game in favor of Franklin. Hughes did it again on a near identical play taking a pass from Brad Cannon and pushing it past Franklin’s keeper to knot the game at 2-2. Neither team was able to break the tie over the last 10 minutes of the second half and two overtime periods, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
Hughes led the team with six shots, while Chris Kessler has three and Matthew Johnson two for Defiance. Brandon Morgan played a great second half, keeping several dangerous shots at bay. The senior tallied seven saves on the game.
The Yellow Jackets return to action on Tuesday, October 16, when they travel to Fort Wayne, Ind. to face Taylor-Fort Wayne. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
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