MUKALA, SANTIAGO LEAD PRIDE TO 1-1 DRAW

PAXTON, Mass. - Christian Mukala (Malden, Mass.) netted his second goal of the season and Manny Santiago (Bristol, Conn.) made seven saves as the Regis men's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw with Anna Maria College on Monday afternoon.

The Pride move to 3-2-1 with the tie, while the AMCATS' record goes to 0-2-2. Tonight's game marked the third overtime game in the six-year meeting of the two schools. With tonight's tie, the series record between Anna Maria and Regis is now 2-2-2.

After two quick scores in the first 10 minutes of the game, the physical battle slowed down and neither team could find the back of the net. Anna Maria played a stronger first half, holding a 9-5 advantage in shots, but the Pride came out of halftime stronger, taking an 11-5 lead in shots in the second half and a 5-2 advantage during the 20 minutes of overtime.

The Pride needed just 3:37 to net their first goal, as the Regis team was awarded a free-kick from 30-yards out. Graham Sutherland (North Kingston, R.I.) sent the ball into the scrum in front of the net, where Christian Mukala (Malden, Mass.) poked it in through the outstretched hands of Anna Maria goalkeeper Patrick Thornberg (Wayland, Mass.).

In the 10th minute, the AMCATS were awarded a penalty kick, which Christopher Mattioli (Sturbridge, Mass.), buried. Mattioli's shot was low and to the left; Regis goalkeeper Manny Santiago (Bristol, Conn.) guessed wrong and dove to the right.

Thornberg got the start for Anna Maria but played just the first half, giving way to Elliot Kuzma for the final 65 minutes. Kuzma earned the decision and tallied saves on all seven shots-on-goal he faced.

Santiago went the distance for Regis, making seven stops on the day.

The Crimson and Gold return to action on Thursday night as the Pride take on Suffolk University at 7:00 p.m. in Weston, Mass.

Release courtesy of Anna Maria College Sports Information