ONEONTA, N.Y. (9/8/13) – The University of Detroit Mercy men's soccer team is still searching for its first victory of the 2013 season after a 0-0 draw with Robert Morris Sunday afternoon at Hartwick College. The Titans have now started the season with three-straight draws and have only given up one goal.
 
Detroit (0-0-3) began the contest on their heels as Robert Morris (0-1-2) got plenty of shots up early in the match. The Colonials held a 4-0 advantage in the shot column just 20 minutes into the match. However, junior goalkeeper Nathan Steinwascher made two key saves to prevent the Titans from falling behind early and putting pressure on themselves to fight from behind to even up the contest.
 
Detroit would finally get things going as the Titans began to put together some runs that challenged the defense of Robert Morris, which included a chip shot by Zachary Atwood that went just left of the post.
 
Going into halftime the match remained goal less, but the opportunities UDM were getting late in the first half was something to build on for the second half of play.
 
Carrying the momentum over from the first half, UDM clamped down on defense and ramped up the offense creating chances for corners. During the second half, the Titans were getting some looks that were positive, but could not put it all together before regulation time concluded.
 
For the third time in as many games, UDM needed some extra time on the field. The Titans had a couple of clean looks on goal to begin the first overtime. The Robert Morris goalkeeper saved Adam Bedell's attempt and shortly after, Alex Mendonca sent one just over the top post before the first overtime concluded.
 
In the second overtime Robert Morris outshot the Titans 3-2, but Steinwascher continued to hold his own, as the Titans finished with a 0-0 draw in their final game of the 2013 Mayor's Cup.
 
Detroit will have a quick turnaround as UDM host the Michigan State Spartans on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:00 p.m. on Titan Field. Admission for all home men's and women's soccer games are free.
 
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