FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Despite a strong start and outshooting the Bears, the third-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks were unable to break the tie, ending the game against Lenoir-Rhyne with a 2-2 draw. NSU remains unbeaten in regulation in 17 consecutive matches, dating back to October9, 2021. 

INSIDE THE MATCH
SCORE: No. 3 Nova Southeastern 2, Lenoir-Rhyne 2
RECORDS: No. 3 Nova Southeastern (1-0-2), Lenoir-Rhyne (1-0-1)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | NSU Soccer Complex
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HOW IT HAPPENED

· The Sharks opened with an aggressive offensive attack with Nick Brisevac finding the back of the net in the 2nd minute to give NSU an early 1-0 lead. Brisevac's goal was assisted by Tommy Maguire.

· Moments later, the Sharks offense struck again, this time Michael Lawrence sneaking one past the Bears' goalkeeper, giving NSU a 2-0 lead in the 4th minute.

· In the 13th minute, the Bears finally answered back with a penalty kick goal to cut their deficit in half.

· The Sharks continued firing away with shots throughout the rest of the first half, just none of them getting past the Bears' goalkeeper.

· In the 70th minute, the Bears were able to sneak one past Eduardo D'Avino to tie the game 2-2.

· Both defenses were lockdown for the remainder of the match, resulting this one to finish in a tie.

STATS OF THE MATCH

· Nova Southeastern out-shot Lenoir-Rhyne 12-3 in the match, including holding a 7-3 advantage in shots-on-goal.

· Four different Sharks attempted a shot-on-goal in the match.

UPCOMING No. 3 Nova Southeastern heads back on the road to face the St. Thomas Bobcats in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sunday, September 4th at 7:00 PM.