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Kyle Pollard vs Saint Francis
Lucas Dembski
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Canisius CAN (2-8-3, 0-3-2)
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Siena SIE (5-3-5, 3-0-2)
Canisius CAN
(2-8-3, 0-3-2)
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Final
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Siena SIE
(5-3-5, 3-0-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Canisius CAN 0 1 1
Siena SIE 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Claims a Point with Draw at Siena

A goal early in the second half from junior Josh Miller allowed Canisius to play league-leading Siena to a 1-1 draw Wednesday in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men's soccer action at Hickey Field in Loudonville, N.Y.

The Golden Griffins added one point to their MAAC standing with the tie, moving to 0-3-2 in conference play with a 2-8-3 overall record. The Saints, meanwhile, maintained their lead in the MAAC with a 5-3-5 overall record and 3-0-2 MAAC ledger.

Sophomore Mason Petrucci recorded the only shot on target for either team in the first half as the Griffs totaled two shots in the opening frame. The Saints put up four shots in the first half but none came close to Griffs senior keeper Jack Petrie.

Miller opened the scoring with his first of the season in the 50th minute. He was assisted by junior Michael Switala, who quickly flicked the ball to the far post and the awaiting Miller.

 
Siena put up ten shots in the second half as it pushed for the equalizer, four of which were saved by Petrie.

Cole Hellert finally tied the game for the Saints on a header in the 70th minute. Neither team was able to register the go-ahead goal in the final 20 minutes of regulation, sending both teams home with a point. 

GAME NOTES
•Siena out-shot the Griffs, 14-5, highlighted by a 6-0 corner kick advantage.
• Today's game mark the first time this season that the Griffs were not awarded a corner kick opportunity.
•Switala recorded his first assist of the season in today's contest. He now has two assists in his career and leads the team with nine points on the season.
•Miller netted his first goal of the season and the third of his career with his second-half tally.
•Miller, Petrucci, senior Ely Sidibe, junior Glodie Mata and sophomore Edson Flores all recorded a shot in today's contest.

UP NEXT
The Griffs return to the Demske Sports complex on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game against Mount St. Mary's. The contest will serve as senior day for the Griffs, with  the team honoring the six graduating members prior to the start of the game.
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