Smithfield, R.I.- It was a defensive battle tonight at Beirne Stadium, as the Bryant University men's soccer team tied with Long Island (1-1) after two overtime periods.

Game Information
LIU 1, Bryant 1
Records: Bryant (0-0-1), LIU (0-0-1)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Beirne Stadium)

 Key Moment

•  Both defenses held strong as they didn't allow a goal after the Bulldogs tied it 1-1 in the 69th minute.

Scoring Summary

• 29th minute - LIU 1, Bryant 0 - Andre Puente redirected a pass into the right side of the net to take a one-goal lead.
• 69th minute - LIU 1, Bryant 1 - Andre Vieira launched the free-kick from 35 yards out, and Thomas Murray was then able to corral and find Ben Williams for the header.

Stats/Notes

• The Bulldogs outshot the Sharks 13-7.
• Williams scored his first goal of the season.
• Murray recorded his first-career assist at Bryant.
• Jack Bacon posted two saves in his debut.
• The Black and Gold are now 3-8-3 all-time against LIU.
• The Bulldogs had three shots on goal.

Next Up

Bryant will head to New Jersey to face off against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 8th.