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Aces earn draw with Northwestern in final exhibition

EVANSVILLE - In its final exhibition of the preseason, the University of Evansville men's soccer team secured a 1-1 draw with Northwestern on Friday evening at Arad McCutchan Stadium in Evansville, Ind.

The Aces and Wildcats combined for 23 shots in the match with Northwestern narrowly edging Evansville in shots, 12-11. Evansville had the advantage on shots in the second half, out-shooting the Wildcats, 10-4, in the final 45 minutes.

The opening half featured the bulk of the action in the midfield as both teams strived to secure possession. In the 34th minute, Northwestern opened the scoring with a goal by Spencer Howard off an assist by Ty Seager.