The No. 16 University of Alabama in Huntsville men's soccer team battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Christian Brothers Sunday afternoon at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.
UAH (8-1-3, 4-1-3 GSC) fell behind in the 34th minute when the Buccaneers converted a penalty kick, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime. Christian Brothers (3-5-5, 1-2-5 GSC) extended its lead in the 52nd minute to go up 2-0.
The Chargers responded less than two minutes later as graduate student forward Xavier Martin found the back of the net in the 54th minute off an assist from Oli Orzechowski, cutting the deficit to 2-1. UAH continued to apply pressure and found the equalizer in the 78th minute when sophomore forward Harry Schramm scored off an assist from Brennan Leblanc, securing the 2-2 draw.
The Chargers finished the match with 14 shots, including six on goal, while holding a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. UAH limited Christian Brothers to eight shots overall.
Martin and Schramm each scored their first goals of the season, while Orzechowski and LeBlanc each recorded an assist. Schramm led the Chargers with three shots, including two on goal, while Orzechowski put both of his shots on target. Cameron Strachan and Wesley Atoyebi added two shots apiece, with Atoyebi recording one shot on goal.
Junior goalkeeper Sonny Wright played all 90 minutes and made two saves.
The Chargers return to action Wednesday, Oct. 14, traveling to Cleveland, Tenn., to face Lee at 6:30 p.m.
