Lakewood, CO – The Cougars add another draw the record book, tying the visiting Patriots 1-1. After going up 1-0, CCU was unable to ward off DBU as they scored the equalizing goal with 10 minutes left.
A hot sunny day at Trailblazer Stadium saw a slow start to the game, only one shot being recorded in the first 10 minutes. The Cougars would strike first in the 29
th minute,
Antonio Lugo finding the back of the net yet again off an assist from Ben Brown.
Playing out of their own half, Gomes would pick up the ball in the middle third, spraying the ball out wide to Ben Brown. Cutting inside, Brown picked out a pass across the field to a sprinting Lugo, a 1 on 1 with the keeper. Almost identical to his last goal against Biola, Lugo calmly dribbled out wide, past the keeper, slotting the ball past two DBU defenders to take the lead.
CCU would carry the 1-0 advantage into the break after limiting Dallas Baptist to just one shot in the opening 45 minutes.
The Patriots would come out looking for the equalizer in the second half, putting pressure on the Cougars early.
Campbell Wolfgram made a key save in the 53rd minute to keep CCU in front, while
Benjamin Brown would force a save from the DBU goalkeeper shortly after.
The Cougars continued to create opportunities throughout the second half, with
Jacob Hull forcing another fantastic save in the 70th minute, unable to break through and bury the Patriots.
Dallas Baptist would eventually find the equalizer in the 81st minute, as James Webb scored off an assist from Daniel Villagomez.
CCU would look for a late opportunity to regain the lead, but the Patriots would hold off the Cougars as the two teams finished with a 1-1 draw.
The Cougars finished the afternoon with nine shots, including three on goal, while DBU recorded seven shots with two on goal. CCU also held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. Brown recorded his 3
rd assist of the season, with Lugo scoring his third goal of the season, both leading the team in each respective stat.
Now 1-1-3, CCU looks to Saturday, September 12
th for their last out of conference matchup against UT Tyler. Kickoff is set for 11am at Victoria Sports Park.
