MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The University of Mount Olive men’s soccer team celebrated Senior Day on Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against rival Barton College at Amon Field.
The Trojans took an early lead in the 15th minute when senior Leon Odongo found the back of the net at the 14:36 mark off an assist from Drew Huff, giving Mount Olive a 1-0 advantage.
Barton responded in the 29th minute when Hayden Summerfield scored at 28:20, evening the contest at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Mount Olive regained the lead in the second half as Connor Piwowarski delivered a goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Pierce Slater, putting the Trojans ahead 2-1.
The Trojans appeared poised to secure a Senior Day victory, but Barton rallied late. An own goal in the 87th minute tied the match at 2-2, and neither team managed to find the game-winner in the closing minutes.
Trojans’ Goalkeeper Delivers Strong Performance
Mount Olive goalkeeper Josiah Jones played a key role in keeping the Trojans competitive, recording an impressive 12 saves during the full 90 minutes.
Barton held a 21-13 advantage in total shots and a 13-5 edge in shots on goal. Both teams finished with six corner kicks.
Huff and Rami Bayoumi led Mount Olive’s offensive efforts with three shots apiece, while Odongo and Piwowarski accounted for the Trojans’ two goals.
Six Seniors Honored Before Kickoff
Before the match, the University of Mount Olive recognized six seniors for their dedication, leadership and contributions to the men’s soccer program.
The seniors honored were:
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No. 1 – Nick Cutlip
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No. 7 – Leon Odongo
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No. 9 – Daniel Adasiak
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No. 10 – Haythem Abraham
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No. 13 – Tristan Sheppert
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No. 66 – Daniel Locklear
The players were recognized in front of the home crowd as the university celebrated their commitment to Trojan soccer.
Up Next
Mount Olive will return to Amon Field to face Chowan in its next home contest, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.
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