COLUMBUS, Ohio . – The West Liberty University Men's Soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw against Ohio Dominican University under the Thursday Night Lights at Panther Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 

QUICK DETAILS

Final Score: West Liberty 1, Ohio Dominican 1

Team Records: West Liberty 0-0-1 (0-0-0 MEC), Ohio Dominican 0-0-1 (0-0-0 MEC)

Attendance: 68

HOW IT HAPPENED

• West Liberty took the lead with a goal by Zachary Forehand in the 19th minute, but Ohio Dominican responded with an equalizer from Felipe Corral in the 88th minute, ensuring the game ended in a tie 

• ODU held the advantage in shots (17-7) and shots-on-goal (10-2)

• West Liberty goalkeeper Colton Callen made several crucial saves, while Ohio Dominican's Gannon Graf also played a pivotal role in keeping his team in the match

• The match saw periods of dominance from both teams. West Liberty had a strong start, controlling much of the first half, while Ohio Dominican came back strongly in the latter stages, particularly in the final minutes

WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS

Zachary Forehand - 1 Goal, 1 Shot-on-goal 

Vitor Otsuka - 2 Shots, 1 Shot-on-goal 

Colton Callen - 9 Saves 

UP NEXT

West Liberty will play their home opener this Sunday at the West Family Athletic Complex. The Hilltoppers take on Davis & Elkins in the first Mountain East Conference match of the season. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.