Rocky Mount, NC – The N.C. Wesleyan men's soccer team tied in a non-conference match up against Virginia Wesleyan on Friday afternoon. The match's initial goal arrived early at the 4:45 minute mark by freshman NCWU Julian Gamboa. However, Marlins' Daniel Otlowski made a late-game comeback, scoring in the final ten minutes of the match to bring the score to a 1-1 draw.

The Basics:

Score: N.C. Wesleyan 1, Virginia Wesleyan 1
Location/Venue: Rocky Mount, NC / Scalf Field
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (1-2-4, 0-0 USA South), Virginia Wesleyan (5-1-2, 0-0 ODAC)

Bishops' goalkeeper Rafael Farina kept up his reliable performance with one save to leave the score balanced. Meanwhile, NCWU's Julian Gamboa was active on offense, leading his team with two shots that showcased his presence in the match. Ultimately, both teams fought hard, and the game ended in a tie, reflecting the evenly matched play throughout.

Up Next:

The Battling Bishops take on Shaw University Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at Scalf Field.