MEQUON, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin men's soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw against Lakeland University on Saturday afternoon at Fitting Field. The Falcons found the back of the net twice and outshot the Muskies 26-8, but the visitors scored twice in the second half to earn a share of the result.
Hayden Bumgarner gave the Falcons an early advantage, scoring in the eighth minute to put Concordia Wisconsin ahead 1-0. CUW continued to apply pressure throughout the opening half, recording 12 shots and earning four corner kicks while carrying its lead into halftime.
Lakeland responded after the break, finding the equalizer in the 49th minute. The Muskies then took a 2-1 lead in the 55th minute to break the tie and take the lead.
The Falcons refused to go away, continuing to generate scoring opportunities as the second half progressed. Their persistence paid off in the 88th minute, when Concordia Wisconsin found the equalizer to make it 2-2 and secure the draw with an own goal.
Concordia Wisconsin finished with a commanding 26-8 advantage in shots, including 15 shots on goal. Junior Omary led the Falcons with 10 shots, four of which were on target, while goalkeeper Logan Montgomery recorded one save.
The Falcons will look to build on the performance as they return to action Wednesday, October 28 at Fitting Field in the remaining regular season conference matchup of the season facing Marian at 3:30 p.m.
