GREENSBURG, Pa. — West Liberty battled Seton Hill to a 1-1 draw Saturday as the Hilltoppers rallied for a second-half equalizer.
West Liberty, now 5-4-1 overall, finished with a 9-6 advantage in shots after being held without an attempt in the opening half. Both teams put two shots on goal, while each goalkeeper made one save.
Seton Hill broke through in the 52nd minute, but the Hilltoppers answered in the 71st minute when
Barney Cowan headed home a corner kick from
Jasper Newton at the 70:04 mark to pull West Liberty even at 1-1.
The Hilltoppers had already begun to generate pressure before the equalizer, taking four shots and earning a corner kick during a seven-minute stretch. West Liberty also survived an earlier Seton Hill push that included two shots and two corner kicks without allowing a goal.
West Liberty's defensive effort included a key save from
Jacob Conti, who stopped a Seton Hill penalty kick by Rafael Santos earlier in the second half. Conti played all 90 minutes and finished with one save.
Cowan scored on his only shot of the match, putting the header on goal. Newton added two shots and an assist, while
Kevin Teather led the Hilltoppers with three shots, including one on goal.
West Liberty also kept Seton Hill off the scoreboard during a first-half stretch that saw the Griffins generate a shot and three corner kicks. Teather helped the Hilltoppers create late first-half pressure with corner kicks at 39:41 and 42:31 as the teams entered halftime scoreless.
Both teams were whistled for 10 fouls. West Liberty received one yellow card, while Seton Hill was shown three.
The Hilltoppers return home Wednesday to host Concord at the West Family Athletic Complex.
West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students' aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at
westliberty.edu.
