GREENVILLE, Ill. – The Webster University men's soccer team kicked off SLIAC play this evening when they traveled to Greenville, Illinois, to take on the Greenville (Ill.) University Panthers. The Gorloks and Panthers battled it out to a 1-1 draw as the Gorloks improve to 2-1-2 on the season while the Panthers improve to 0-2-2 on the season.

The Gorloks were outshot by the Panthers by a final count of 25-8 while putting two shots on target compared to seven from Greenville. The Panthers also won the corner count as they finished with seven while Webster finished with one.

After struggling to get anything going through most of the first half, the Gorloks were able to capitalize on a late chance in the period. Amar Mujezinovic found the back of the net for Webster as he was able to cut around a defender and hit a low shot off the post and across the goal line to give the Gorloks a 1-0 lead in the 40^th minute.

The Panthers applied pressure throughout the entire second half and earned a penalty kick in the 58^th minute. Luke Dillon stepped up for the Gorloks and was able to make a great save to keep the score tied one late in the game.

However, the Panthers continued to apply pressure and tied the game at one in the 82^nd minute to hand Webster their second tie of the season.

Luke Dillon (1-0-2) was the starting keeper in this one as he made six saves in the contest.

The Gorloks are back in action on Saturday, September 17^th when they travel across town to take on the Fontbonne (Mo.) University Griffins in a SLIAC matchup. The game is set to start at 7 p.m. at Centene Stadium in Clayton, Missouri.