Wofford Men's Soccer Exhibition Ends in Draw

The Wofford men's soccer team competed on Snyder Field for the first time this season against East Tennessee State in an exhibition match that ended in a 1-1 draw. This match started the first of three exhibition matches scheduled for the Terrier's preseason matchups. In a scrimmage that consisted of three 30 minute periods, the men's soccer club started the first period slow, but as the game progressed the team picked up the intensity, and showed an energy that showcased their progress made this preseason. The first period ended scoreless with Andrew Drennan having three saves and Andrew Eppelsheimer putting a low, hard-driven shot on frame from far outside the 18'. The second period proved to be exciting as the swift duo of Kentrell Owens and freshman Dennis Moore worked up top at the forward positions. Blair Gaines was able to shoot a high floater toward the back of the net from the right wing, but it was stopped short by ETSU's Ronni Hreha. Owens was able to power a shot toward the net in the 11th minute from a beautiful lay-off by Moore, but it was saved as well. In the same minute of play, Billy Padula was able to launch a throw-in straight toward the near post that was ricochet hard into the back of the net by an ETSU player. Wofford took a 1-0 advantage and kept the lead into the third period. Andrew Drennan added two more saves to his total this period. The third period gave fans a great preview of the talent that will be here for the next four years, as most all the freshman were able to get a touch on the field. The freshman Billy Padula was able to put up a shot on target in the tenth minute of the period. Late in the third period the Bucs tied the game up with a second chance rebound that was taken advantage of by ETSU's David Haba. As time expired in the third, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. The team's next exhibition match will be Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 on Snyder field.