The BasicsScore: Detroit 1, Cleveland State 1 (2OT)
Records: Detroit 3-2-6 (0-0-3 HL), Cleveland State 3-5-1 (0-2-1 HL)
Location: Krenzler Field (Cleveland, Ohio)
CLEVELAND (10/3/2015) -- Sophomore defender
Tyler Hughes scored his first collegiate goal in spectacular fashion Saturday night, using a bicycle kick in the 73rd minute to help the University of Detroit Mercy men's soccer team to a 1-1 draw against Cleveland State University at Krenzler Field. Hughes' goal tied the match 1-1 after the Vikings had scored the first goal of the game earlier in the second half.
Detroit (3-2-6, 0-0-3 HL) is unbeaten in its last seven matches and hasn't lost a game in nearly one month. The Titans last dropped a contest on Sept. 6 at Jacksonville. It's the longest unbeaten streak for the Titans in head coach Nicholas Deren's six years at the helm and longest as a program since 2005.
The two sides played through both overtime periods with neither getting the golden goal. It was the fourth-straight draw for the Titans, which also set a new school record for draws in a season with six surpassing the 2007 team that finished with five ties.
Detroit has tied all three of its Horizon League matches in 2015. UDM also had conference draws against Valparaiso and Northern Kentucky.
The Titans gave up just one goal, marking the 10th time in 11 matches this year that they have given up one goal or fewer. Senior goalkeeper
Nathan Steinwascher made four saves in the first half and six overall, making his 10th start of the season for Detroit.
How It Happened• Neither team scored in the first half, with Detroit making four saves on Cleveland State chances in the first 45 minutes.
• Cleveland State got on the board first, converting on a rebound opportunity after the initial shot went off the post.
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Pat Smith had a strong chance early in the second half after
Tyler Moorman put a pass into the box. Smith's attempt was saved by CSU goalkeeper Aleksandar Drobac.
• Hughes scored from the right side of the box after receiving a cross by senior defender
Jacob Prud'homme. Hughes corralled the ball and fired a bicycle kick that cleared the defense and Drobac to knot the match up, 1-1.
• The Vikings had the best offensive chances in overtime, but Steinwascher, who made two saves in overtime, and the Titans were up to the task to prevent the golden goal.
Leading the Titans• Hughes' highlight goal in the 73rd minute was his first collegiate goal and first points as a Titan.
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Nathan Steinwascher made six saves in net for the second-straight game, while facing 14 shots from Cleveland State. He made two saves in overtime.
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Jacob Prud'homme had the assist on Hughes' goal which was his second of the season.
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Tyler Moorman and Prud'homme each had two shots to lead Detroit in that category.
Stat of the Game7 - The Titans are unbeaten in their last seven matches (3-0-4), which is the longest streak by a UDM men's soccer team since Detroit won seven straight matches in 2005.
Inside the Box Score• Detroit finished with seven shots, all during regulation.
• The Titans had four corner kicks in the game, while Cleveland State tallied five corner kicks.
• Steinwascher made both saves on net in overtime. CSU out-shot the Titans overall in overtime, 4-0.
• Four yellow cards were issued in the contest, two to each team.
Titan News & Notes• It was the seventh overtime game for the Titans overall this season. Detroit is 0-1-6 in overtime in 2015.
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Jack Censoni made his first apperance as a Titan, subbing in late in the second half for Detroit.
Up NextDetroit next plays at Green Bay on Saturday, Oct. 10 for an 8 p.m. ET contest against the Phoenix. The Titans are currently in a stretch that sees them play five of six on the road. UDM next returns home on Saturday, Oct. 17 against UIC. The first 75 fans at the match will receive a free #DetroitsCollegeTeam soccer scarf.
