LEBANON, Ill. – The No. 8-ranked University of Indianapolis men's soccer team (7-0-2) concluded their weekend road trip with a tie versus the McKendree Bearcats (5-1-3) on Sunday afternoon.
 
Kabiru Gafar was the goal scorer for the Greyhounds, scoring a ball from six yards out at the 54th minute of play.
 
INS & OUTS
Defensive aptitude was the name of the game early between the two quality GLVC squads. It wasn't until the 21st minute that either squad mounted a solid offensive attack with UIndy's August Abrahamsen taking a shot from 25 yards out that missed right. Each squad traded shots as the first half of play ended tied 0-0.
 
That tie stood barely ten minutes into the second half with Gafar putting his defender on his heels and hammering a ball into the back of the net for his third goal of the season.
 

KB with the moves! ??

Hounds ?? by 1??! pic.twitter.com/iic5xcnZkD

— UIndy Men's Soccer (@UIndyMSoccer) October 1, 2023

 
Some slick passing by the Bearcats at the 62nd minute and a well placed shot past the hands of Greyhound keeper Kieran Brown saw the equalizer hit the back of the net. Both Michael Tselios and Carl Ringstrom attempted to get the decider as the clock winded down, but to no avail as the match ended 1-1.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
- There were seven yellow cards given in the match, five to the host Bearcats and two to UIndy.
- Of the Hounds starting 11, six played all 90 minutes.
- Both squads managed to take six shots.
 
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds will return to Key Stadium this upcoming Sunday, Oct. 8 for a battle with the Lewis Flyers at 3:30 p.m.