YONKERS, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence College men's soccer team rallied from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Purchase College on Thursday, October 8 at Fleming Field.
The Gryphons (3-5-5, 1-3-2 Skyline) scored twice in the second half to erase a 2-0 halftime deficit, with Connor Saul converting a penalty kick before assisting Josh Cecutti's equalizer. Purchase moved to 1-9-2 overall and 0-4-2 in Skyline Conference play.
Purchase opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Outman Ait Sidi Ahmed found the back of the net. The Panthers doubled their advantage just before halftime, as Jacob Pence scored in the 45th minute to give the visitors a 2-0 lead at the break.
Sarah Lawrence responded early in the second half. The Panthers recorded a handball in the box, resulting in Saul converting a penalty kick in the 54th minute to cut the deficit to one and put the Gryphons on the board.
Sarah Lawrence continued to push for an equalizer, and its persistence paid off in the 81st minute. Saul set up Cecutti for the defender's first career goal, leveling the score at 2-2 and completing the second-half comeback.
Sarah Lawrence finished with a 12-10 advantage in shots, with both teams recording five shots on goal. Saul led the Gryphons with two shots, one goal and one assist, while Cecutti added a goal and a shot on target. Dylan Peavoy also recorded two shots, including one on goal.
Goalkeeper Jonah Zalis played all 90 minutes and made three saves to help secure the draw. The Gryphons earned one corner kick, while Purchase recorded five.
Sarah Lawrence returns to action Saturday, October 10, hosting St. Joseph's University Brooklyn at Fleming Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
