LEXINGTON, Va. -- The Washington and Lee men's soccer team played Bridgewater to a 1-1 tie in two overtimes at Watt Field in the ODAC-opener for both teams.
The Generals (1-2-1, 0-0-1) opened the scoring with 32:19 gone-by as freshman forward Court Nexson (Lynchburg, Va./Virginia Espicopal) scored off an assist by senior midfielder Justin Mygatt (Marietta, Ga./Woodward Academy).
W&L's lead held up until the Eagles knotted the score at 1-1 at the 56:27 mark on an unassisted tally by senior forward Matt Brock (Signal Mountain, Tenn./McCallie School). Both teams then played the regulation and two overtime periods scoreless for the 1-1 tie.
Junior Michael Stanton (Rochester, N.Y./Greece Olympia) played all 110 minutes in goal for the Generals, making four saves. Sophomore Mitch Hamersley (Midlothian, Va./Midlothian) also logged all the minutes in goal for Bridgewater (1-2-2, 0-0-1), posting four stops.
W&L held a 15-7 advantage in shots, while the Eagles posted a 5-1 edge in corner kicks. A total of 33 fouls were whistled during the contest.
Washington and Lee returns to action on Wednesday as it travels to Emory & Henry for a 4:00 pm contest.
--Â GENERALSÂ --
GOALS
W&L - Court Nexsen 1.
BC - Matt Brock 1.
ASSISTS
W&L - Justin Mygatt 1.
BC - none
GOALKEEPERS
Michael Stanton (W&L) 110:00, 1 GA, 4 Saves
Mitch Hamersley (BC) 110:00, 1 GA, 4 Saves
TEAM STATS
W&L - 15 shots, 1 corner kicks, 4 saves, 15 fouls, Yellow Card - Brian Pirkle
BC - 7 shots, 5 corner kicks, 4 saves, 18 fouls, Yellow Card - John Small