CRETE, Neb. — York (0-0-1) and Doane University (0-2-1) played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. York managed to level the score with two goals in the second half after trailing 1-0 at halftime.
York found themselves facing an early challenge as the Tigers scored a goal just 1:50 into the match. York attempted to respond with several opportunities, with shots by
Samantha Bayer and
Celia Agudo Rezusta, but all efforts were thwarted by Doane's goalkeeper.
Despite multiple offensive attempts and corner kick opportunities, York struggled to find the back of the net, as York went into the break trailing Doane 1-0.
York regained momentum early in the second period with a goal by
Jenna Tutt in the 48th minute, assisted by
Avery Heins, leveling the score at 1-1. York continued to press offensively with shots from Tutt and
Amber Boswell, though neither found the net.
Doane responded with a goal in the 65th minute, taking a 2-1 lead. However, York equalized the match once more at 83:56 through another goal by Tutt, this time assisted by
Maisie Briscoe. The game ended with the final 2-2 score.
Tutt led York with two goals, converting both of her shots on target. Briscoe contributed to the team's efforts by providing an assist and recording a shot on goal. Goalkeeper
Addison Stewart played 82 minutes, making four saves on six shots faced. Heins also made an impact by adding an assist to York's tally.
York will play Mount Marty next in their season home opener on Saturday with a 12:00 p.m. start time. The game will be at the York Soccer Complex. Live video and stats can be found at yorkpanthers.com.
