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Morgan Armagost waves to the home fans at Abel Stadium during starting lineup introductions
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Spalding SPA (0-2-2, 0-0-0)
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Neb. Wesleyan NEU (1-0-3, 0-0-0)
Spalding SPA
(0-2-2, 0-0-0)
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Final
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Neb. Wesleyan NEU
(1-0-3, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Spalding SPA 0 1 1
Neb. Wesleyan NEU 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Prairie Wolves Rally Falls Short in 1-1 Tie with Spalding

DANVILLE, Ky. – The Nebraska Wesleyan men's soccer team scored early but couldn't hold on, finishing in a 1-1 tie with Spalding University in the final game of the Bob Allen Nissan Classic at Amend Field. The Prairie Wolves (1-0-3) struck first in the opening half before the Golden Eagles (0-2-2) answered early in the second period for the deadlock.
 

Key Moments

27' | Thomas Pisasale threaded a precise pass into the box to Morgan Armagost, who fired a shot past Spalding goalkeeper Gabe Brangers to give the Prairie Wolves a 1-0 lead. It was Armagost's second goal of the season and fourth of his career, while Pisasale earned his first assist of the year and sixth overall.

47' | Spalding responded quickly to start the second half. Hussein Abdella found the back of the net to tie the match at 1-1, silencing the Prairie Wolves after their early lead.

How It Happened

First Half
Nebraska Wesleyan controlled much of the early play, generating several scoring opportunities and outshooting Spalding 11-8. The Prairie Wolves earned seven first half corner kicks and pressured the Golden Eagles' defense consistently, ultimately breaking through in the 27th minute on a slick combination between Pisasale and Armagost. Graedon Hilton was solid in goal, making five saves to maintain the 1-0 advantage at the half.

Second Half
Spalding came out aggressively after the break, leveling the score in the 47th minute. Both teams continued to exchange chances, with the Prairie Wolves creating opportunities through shots and corner kicks but unable to find the net. Hilton had a career-high eight saves in the match, keeping Nebraska Wesleyan in contention until the final whistle.

Inside the Box Score

  • Morgan Armagost – Goal in the 27th minute; second of the season and fourth of career.
  • Thomas Pisasale – First assist of the season, sixth career assist.
  • Graedon Hilton – Career-high eight saves; now 16 saves on the season.
  • Team Stats: Nebraska Wesleyan outshot Spalding 21-17 and held nine corner kicks.

Up Next

The Prairie Wolves will travel to St. Paul, Minn., to face Macalester College in their first of two MIAC matchups of the weekend on Saturday, September 13, at 1:00 PM.
 
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