The Bryan College men's soccer team battled hard to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw against the #4 ranked Milligan University on September 18, 2024, at home. With an energized crowd behind them, the Lions showed resilience in a back-and-forth contest, matching one of the top teams in the country.
Key Moments:

• 6:30 – Cesar Castro got the Lions off to a strong start, finding the back of the net off a pass from Owen Morales to give Bryan a 1-0 lead.
• 33:22 – Milligan responded with a goal from Kai Slinn, assisted by James Bakou, to even the score at 1-1 before halftime.
• 69:09 – David Gomez put Bryan back on top with a well-placed goal, unassisted, pushing the Lions ahead 2-1.
• 78:18 – Milligan's Marco Lattanzi tied the game once again with a goal, keeping the tension high as both teams pushed for a winner.

Team Effort: 
Bryan's offense was led by Cesar Castro and David Gomez, each scoring key goals for the Lions. Owen Morales provided an important assist early in the game, while goalkeeper Jack Smith had an outstanding performance with 12 saves to keep the Lions in the match.
Notable Stats:

• Shots: Milligan 24, Bryan 12
• Saves: Jack Smith (Bryan) 12, Oscar Leon (Milligan) 4
• Corner Kicks: Milligan 7, Bryan 3

Looking Ahead: Bryan College will look to carry this momentum into their next game on Saturday, September 21st, as they hit the road to take on Kentucky Christian.