NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – VMI Men's Soccer battled back twice against Central Connecticut State, earning a draw at CCSU Soccer Field Saturday afternoon.
The Keydets (1-4-2) snapped a three-game skid by tallying a 2-2 result against the Blue Devils (0-3-1). VMI's defense held strong in the second frame, allowing no goals and earning five saves.
Key Stats
- VMI recorded 12 shots, with six on target.
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Jesse Lee tallied two assists, matching his career high.
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Conner Reid and
Thimson Duolo each recorded goals, Reid's first and Duolo's second this season.
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Zack Murphy was nails in the second half, earning five of his season-high seven saves in the back end.
- The Keydets posted eight corner kicks, increasing their league-leading total.
Scoring Summary
- CCSU went up 1-0 at the 12-minute mark.
- Reid played a beautiful free kick from Lee inside the box, heading it over the goalie's reach to tie it at 1-1 (19:26).
- Within just a few moments, the Blue Devils rebounded and scored their second goal (22:43).
- The Keydets nabbed the game-tying goal thanks to the Duolo-Lee connection on a corner kick (54:50).
Next Up
The Keydets kick off a three-game homestand on Wednesday against Ferrum. Kick off is set for 4 p.m., with the full match being broadcast live on ESPN+.
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