2
Averett AUC (5-4-5, 2-2-3)
2
Va. Wesleyan VWU (10-2-1, 4-2-1)
Averett AUC
(5-4-5, 2-2-3)
2
Final
2
Va. Wesleyan VWU
(10-2-1, 4-2-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Averett AUC 1 1 2
Va. Wesleyan VWU 1 1 2
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Landon Hendrix/Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant

Starr's late penalty kick allows men's soccer finish with draw against Virginia Wesleyan

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.— Averett University men's soccer drew even with Virginia Wesleyan University 2-1 on Wednesday night.

In the 79th minute, Averett (5-3-5, 2-2-3 ODAC) was trailing 2-1. One of Averett's players was fouled in the box, leading to a penalty kick opportunity from redshirt senior Daniel Starr. Starr capitalized on his opportunity, allowing the Cougars to tie Virginia Wesleyan (10-2-1, 4-2-1 ODAC) once more.

Averett tied the match up in the 25th minute after Senior Alex Soerensen found the back of the net after an assist from junior Jonthomas Buckley.

Virginia Wesleyan struck first in the match, taking a 1-0 lead in the 44th minute of play. 

Averett tied the match up in the 25th minute after Senior Alex Soerensen found the back of the net after an assist from junior Jonthomas Buckley.

Virginia Wesleyan took the lead once more early in the second half to lead the Cougars 2-1.
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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Team Scoring Play
24:33
AUC Alexander Soerensen (2)
Assisted By: Jonthomas Buckley
GOAL by AUC Soerensen, Alexander Assist by Buckley, Jonthomas.
44:04
VWU Christopher Garcia Ortega (2)
GOAL by VWU Garcia Ortega, Christopher.
59:40
VWU Nolan Schulte (4)
Assisted By: Juan Tovar
GOAL by VWU Schulte, Nolan Assist by Tovar, Juan.
78:43
AUC Daniel Starr (5)
AUC Daniel Starr PENALTY KICK GOAL.

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