THE FACTS
McDaniel (0-0-1) 1, Neumann (0-0-1) 1 (2OT)
What: Non-Conference men's soccer opener
When: Friday, Aug. 31
Where: Westminster, Md.

THE SKINNY STORY
McDaniel scored in the game's 15th minute on a goal by Drake Pew (York, Pa./Dallastown Area) for a 1-0 lead. Neumann countered with a Gavin Ford tally in the 50th minute and defenses held from there for a draw.

THE LEADERS
• Drake Pew scored the lone goal for McDaniel, coming off a corner kick.
• Jimmy Towers (Bally, Pa./Boyertown) registered his first collegiate assist.
• Aaron Bilbie (Glen Rock, N.J./Glen Rock) made four saves in his first collegiate start.

FOR THE FOES
• Gavin Ford scored unassisted for the Knights.
• Shane Smith made three saves.

THE REST OF THE STORY
• McDaniel carried play in the first overtime, holding a 3-1 advantage in shots but couldn't score.
• Neumann turned the tables in the second overtime with a 4-0 advantage in shots.

FROM THE GAME
Watch Pew's goal:

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THE INSIDE STORY
• It was Drake Pew's first goal since the opening weekend of 2017.
• Jimmy Towers connected with Pew on the corner kick for his first collegiate assist.

NEXT UP
McDaniel returns to action at Valley Forge on Tuesday. Game time is 4 p.m.