MOBILE, Ala. — Embry-Riddle (2-0-1) played Spring Hill (0-1-1) to a 1-1 tie on Friday at Library Field. The Eagles generated more of the attack, finishing with a 9-4 advantage in shots and a 4-2 edge in shots on goal. After a scoreless first half, both teams scored once in the second half, with ERAU recording the match's first goal and Spring Hill scoring the tying goal.
First Half
- The Eagles earned two corners in the opening nine minutes, then took five shots from 15:19 to 19:31, including
Joseph Ben-Ezra's attempt saved by Cole Osborne.
- The middle stretch featured five fouls between 21:46 and 29:59, with neither side breaking through.
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Marcos da Silva saved Harry Twinn's shot at 35:04, and the Eagels and Badgers traded late attempts before the half ended without a goal.
Second Half
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Riley Aldana scored at 45:42 to put ERAU ahead 1-0, and
Elliot Mills added a shot on goal in the 52nd minute.
- The half became more physical after the hour mark, with yellow cards issued to Aldana,
Rimon Beyene, and
Tewen Spamer before the Badgers' next shot went high in the 69th minute.
- Spring Hill tied it 1-1 at 73:25 when Loveveer Kullar scored off an assist from Gabriel Lebron.
- Embry-Riddle pushed back with
Mattia Motzo's saved shot and a corner kick in the 81st minute, but the score remained 1-1 through the end of regulation.
Inside the Stats
- Aldana scored an unassisted goal and finished with 2 points
- da Silva recorded one save while facing four shots.
Up Next
Embry-Riddle travels to Winter Park, Florida, to face #2 Rollins on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at Barker Family Stadium.
