New College of Florida Men's Soccer remained unbeaten in Sun Conference play Friday evening, earning a 2-2 draw against SCAD in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
The Mighty Banyans (3-3-5, 1-0-3 Sun) built a 2-0 halftime advantage behind goals from Jaden Williams and Ducamel Jeannestin before the Bees scored twice during the final 19 minutes.
Williams recorded his second goal of the season, while Jeannestin scored his sixth. Andres Garcia assisted Jeannestin's goal for his second assist of the year.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NCF opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Williams found the back of the net to give the Mighty Banyans an early 1-0 advantage.
Micah Nelson nearly doubled the lead three minutes later, but SCAD goalkeeper Max Keller made the save.
The Mighty Banyans added their second goal at the 35:06 mark. Garcia created the opportunity for Jeannestin, who converted to extend the NCF advantage to 2-0.
Henrique Furlan made two first-half saves to send the Mighty Banyans into halftime with a two-goal lead.
NCF continued to create opportunities early in the second half. Jeannestin, Cameron Johnson and Nelson each placed attempts on goal, but Keller kept SCAD within two.
The Bees broke through in the 72nd minute when Moritz Prattes found Wenzel Lindmoser, who converted to cut the NCF lead to 2-1.
SCAD pulled even at the 79:12 mark. Furlan stopped an initial attempt from Nicolas Lozano before Prattes converted the rebound to tie the match.
Peter Simmons and Nelson attempted shots during the closing minutes, but neither team found a winning goal.
THE TURNING POINT
NCF controlled the scoreboard throughout the opening half and carried a two-goal advantage into the final 20 minutes.
SCAD changed the match with two goals in a span of 7:22, scoring through Lindmoser before Prattes converted the equalizer.
The Mighty Banyans handled a late stretch of SCAD pressure to secure another conference point on the road.
BY THE NUMBERS
11
Shots attempted by the Mighty Banyans.
10
Fouls committed by NCF.
7
NCF shots placed on goal.
6
Shots attempted by the Mighty Banyans during the second half.
4
Corner kicks earned by NCF.
STAT LEADERS
Goals: Jaden Williams - 1; Ducamel Jeannestin - 1
Assists: Andres Garcia - 1
Shots: Cameron Johnson - 3; Micah Nelson - 3; Ducamel Jeannestin - 2; Jaden Williams - 1; Andres Garcia - 1; Peter Simmons - 1
Shots on Goal: Cameron Johnson - 2; Micah Nelson - 2; Ducamel Jeannestin - 2; Jaden Williams - 1
Goalkeeper: Henrique Furlan - 90 minutes, 2 goals allowed, 4 saves
UP NEXT: NCF will return home to host No. 10 St. Thomas on Wednesday at noon at NCF Bayfront Field.
