The Bryan College men's soccer team wrapped up its regular season with an exciting 3-3 draw against Columbia International University on October 28, 2024. In a back-and-forth game, the Lions fought until the final whistle, securing a hard-earned point in front of an energized home crowd.
Key Moments:
- 12:55 – CIU's Landon Guevara opened the scoring to put the visitors ahead 1-0.
- 28:11 – James Mitchell equalized with a composed finish, bringing the game to 1-1.
- 58:40 – Mitchell added his second, converting a penalty to give Bryan a 2-1 lead.
- 62:12 – Rodrigo Cercal tied it up at 2-2 for CIU.
- 77:41 – Cercal struck again to give CIU a 3-2 advantage.
- 88:44 – Juan Kim saved the day, finding the back of the net off a Cesar Castro assist to level it at 3-3.
AAC Tournament Bound:
The Lions finish the regular season 9-1-2 in conference play, earning the No. 3 seed in the AAC Tournament. Union Commonwealth secured the top spot, while Bryan now gears up to host Tennessee Wesleyan in the quarterfinals on Friday, November 1.
Notable Stats:
- Shots: Bryan 17, CIU 21
- Saves: Jack Smith (Bryan) 9, Vasilios Diakomihalis (CIU) 10
- Corner Kicks: Bryan 3, CIU 5
Next Up:
The Lions will host Tennessee Wesleyan in the first round of the AAC Tournament on November 1. With momentum on their side, Bryan hopes to make a strong postseason run.
