Fayette, Mo. – Junior Braden Johnson produced a late equalizer during Thursday night's Maryville University men's soccer exhibition match with Central Methodist University, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
 
The Run of Play – The Saints defense was busy in the first half against the Eagles. Goalkeeper Liam Walraven kept the game scoreless through 45 minutes with five saves.
 
The No. 3 ranked NAIA school jumped on the scoreboard first after converting a penalty kick in the 56^th minute. The Saints answered in the 70^th minute with a corner kick whipped in by Carter Reiss that Johnson placed in the back of the net, making the score 1-1.
 
Freshman Bryce Dickerson had a chance in the 90^th minute to break the tie, but the shot was saved by the Eagles keeper and the match ended 1-1.
 
Inside the Numbers – Six freshman made their Maryville debut in the contest, led by 61 minutes of action from Italian defender Alberto Di Pierri.
 
Next Up – The Saints travel down the road for an exhibition with Missouri Baptist University Saturday, August 21. The contest with the Spartans is set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.