AMHERST, Mass. - A first-half penalty kick goal from
Vincent Akanbo gave the Amherst College men's soccer team an early lead, but Wesleyan University answered with a penalty kick of their own in the second half as the Mammoths and Cardinals played to a 1-1 tie on Senior Day, at Hitchcock Field.
After taking the lead midway through the opening half, the Mammoths held onto their 1-0 advantage into halftime. The Cardinals found their footing after the break, however, converting a penalty kick in the 72nd minute to equalize and secure the draw.
With the tie, the Mammoths' record moves to 6-3-5 overall and 1-3-5 in NESCAC play, while Wesleyan sits at 7-3-4 overall and 3-3-3 in conference action.
Amherst returns to action on Tuesday, Oct. 27, staying in Amherst for a 7:00 PM match-up with Trinity College at Gooding Field.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
- Amherst broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. Vincent Akanbo stepped up and converted a penalty kick at the 22:57 mark to give the Mammoths a 1-0 advantage.
- Wesleyan found the equalizer in the 72nd minute. Joshwin Jennings slotted home a penalty kick of his own at 71:05, leveling the score at 1-1.
- The Mammoths nearly reclaimed the lead late in the contest, but a 78th-minute shot by Edward Wilkey hit the top woodwork.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- Akanbo led the Mammoths with one goal on two total shots, while Wilkey paced the Amherst offense with three total shots.
- Jennings accounted for Wesleyan's goal, finishing with two total shots, both of which were on target.
- The Mammoths held a 15-9 advantage in total shots, though both teams finished evenly with three shots on goal.
- Wesleyan earned eight corner kicks compared to Amherst's four. Both teams played a physical match, committing 14 fouls each.
- Amherst goalkeeper Trey Sheppard recorded two saves in 90 minutes of action. Simon Rebstock also tallied two saves in the net for the Cardinals.
