Box Score
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Randolph-Macon's Dylan Matheny (Greensboro, N.C./Clover Hill) netted the game-tying goal early in the second half to secure a point for the men's soccer team in its opening conference match at Randolph 1-1.  

The Basics

Score: Randolph-Macon 1, Randolph 1
Venue: WildCat Stadium
Records: Randolph-Macon (3-3-1, 0-0-1 ODAC); Randolph (2-2-2, 1-0-1 ODAC)

How it Happened

• The first 44 minutes was tough for both teams to gain momentum on the offensive end due to rainy and wet conditions. Both teams only tallied four shots on goal in the majority of the first half. 
• The Wildcats had an opportunity in the final minute of the first half, as Taylor Jones beat a Randolph-Macon defender and goalkeeper in the box. He managed to get a foot on the ball and slide it into goal to put Randolph in front 1-0.
• Early in the second half, Randolph's corner turned into an RMC offensive attack. Wiley Eubank (Raleigh, N.C./Broughton) set up Matheny inside the box for a one time chance and Matheny didn't miss as the Yellow Jackets tied up the game 1-1 in the 53rd minute.  
• Zach Fontenot (Palmyra, Va./Fluvanna County) made huge saves in the 72nd and 90th minute for the Lemon and Black to save the tie score in the game late in the second half. 

Inside the Numbers

• The Wildcats edged Randolph-Macon in shots on goal ten to seven. 
• Randolph-Macon made nine saves compared to Randolph's six. 
• Matheny scored his seventh goal of the season.
• Eubank tallied his second assist of the year.
• Fontenot ended the night with nine saves in 90 minutes.
• Trevor Moyer (Hampton,Va./Kecoughton) made his first career start tonight and played 90 minutes.

Up Next

Men's Soccer is back in action on Wednesday, September 27 to take on Eastern Mennonite at 7:00 p.m.