BRISTOL, Tenn. –
Conor O'Gorman connected on a strike for a goal in the 86th minute as Lees-McRae men's soccer picked up a 1-1 draw at King in Conference Carolinas play on Saturday.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Lees-McRae – 1, King – 1
LOCATION: Parks Field -- Bristol, Tennessee
RECORDS: Lees-McRae (1-2-4/1-2-2); King (2-2-2/1-2-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Ricky Sexton gave the Tornado the one-goal advantage in the second minute after finding the back of the net from a pass from Eric Swain.
- O'Gorman had the first opportunity on goal for the Bobcats in the eighth minute, but King's Gavin Roux made the save. Conor Hart had a shot on target in the 30th minute, but Lees-McRae trailed 1-0 after the first 45 minutes of action.
- The Bobcats continued to pressure the Tornado defense, but Lees-McRae unable to connect on their opportunities throughout the second half.
- O'Gorman finally got the Bobcats on the board in the 86th minute as Lees-McRae tied the contest at 1-1. Kwame Nyanor had the last opportunity but Roux made the save in the 87th minute for the 1-1 draw.
UP NEXT:
Lees-McRae returns to Tate Field on Wednesday, October 1 to face new Conference Carolinas member Ferrum at 3:30 p.m.
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