ALBANY, N.Y. – Senior midfielder Matthew Allen scored with 1:15 left to allow visiting Westfield State to tie Russell Sage College 1-1 tonight at the ACP Athletic Complex.
Both goals under the "Friday Night Lights" came within the final 6:27.
Midfielder/forward Christian Vålstuen (Lillestrom, Norway/Lambertseter Athletic), a graduate student, opened the scoring when he deposited a roller through the box into the net. Freshman forward/midfielder Andrew Kraszewski (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) registered the assist.
The Owls (0-2-2) tied it with 75 seconds left on the goal by Allen. Freshman midfielder Carter Daughdrill assisted on the equalizer.
The tightly-played home opener saw both teams record 11 shots, with Westfield State holding a slim 8-7 advantage on corner kicks.
Looking ahead, the Gators (1-1-1) hit the road on Tuesday to face Plattsburgh State. The non-conference contest is set to begin at 7:00 pm.
Notes: The fall marks the first season with Amir Pasic at the helm of the program...He picked up his first career win on Thursday, September 1 at Castleton...Tonight marked the home opener for RSC...17 players returned to the team... Junior defender/midfielder Ian Maguire (Dunstable, MA/Groton Dunstable Regional) and midfielder/forward Christian Vålstuen (Lillestrom, Norway/Lambertseter Athletic), a graduate student, were voted co-captains.
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