MONTEVALLO – The No. 16 University of Alabama in Huntsville men's soccer team battled Montevallo to a 3-3 draw Wednesday night, earning a point in conference play.
UAH (8-1-2, 4-1-2 GSC) took an early advantage when senior forward
Oli Orzechowski scored in the 40th minute off an assist from Brennan LeBlanc, giving the Chargers a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Montevallo (3-4-4, 2-1-3 GSC) responded with three goals in the second half, taking a 3-1 lead. Orzechowski scored his second goal of the match in the 72nd minute off an assist from
Donovan Pruitte, cutting the deficit to 3-2. Freshman defender
Ollie Rigby then found the back of the net in the 84th minute, assisted by
Samuel Quickfall and
Wesley Atoyebi, to complete the comeback and secure the 3-3 draw.
The Chargers finished the match with 10 shots, including six on goal. UAH also held a 5-4 advantage in corner kicks.
Orzechowski led the Chargers offensively with two goals, marking his third multi-goal performance of the season. Rigby added the game-tying goal, while LeBlanc, Pruitte, Quickfall and Atoyebi each recorded an assist.
Junior goalkeeper
Sonny Wright played all 90 minutes and made two saves.
The Chargers return to action Saturday, Oct. 10, hosting Christian Brothers at Charger Park at 3:30.
