AUSTIN, Texas — Mississippi College and St. Edward's played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday at Lewis-Chen Family Field. The Choctaws rallied in the second half after trailing 2-1 at the break, leveling the match with a goal in the 65th minute. Both teams managed two goals and two assists, with the Choctaws outshooting the Hilltoppers 15 to 9, but neither team could find a game-winner despite several attempts on target.

Mississippi College opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a goal by Brandon Reyes, assisted by Sergio Garrido, capitalizing on an early corner kick. St. Edward's responded in the 20th minute with a goal from Armando DonJuan, assisted by Shunji Watanabe, leveling the score at 1-1. The home team gained momentum in the latter part of the first half, taking the lead with Easton Jones's goal in the 39th minute, assisted by Timmy Hollenbeck. Both teams engaged in a series of fouls throughout the half, while goalkeepers Kaleo Francis and Cole Turner each made crucial saves to keep their teams competitive.

The Choctaws equalized the match at 2-2 with a crucial goal by Angel Carceles in the 79th minute, assisted by Garrido. The second half saw the Choctaws applying consistent pressure, marked by three corner kicks and several shot attempts, including a notable save by the Hilltoppers' goalkeeper Francis on a shot by Reyes in the 76th minute. The half was punctuated by physical play, including multiple fouls from both teams and yellow cards issued to Reyes and Lewis Matton. Despite the efforts from both sides, the game ended in a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time.

The first half opened with the Choctaws striking early, as Reyes found the back of the net in the 6th minute, assisted by Garrido, putting the visitors ahead. Despite a strong offensive push that included multiple shots by the Choctaws, the Hilltoppers responded with a goal by DonJuan in the 20th minute to level the score. The home team took the lead just before the break with a goal by Jones in the 39th minute, leaving the Choctaws trailing 2-1 at the end of the half.

The second half began with the Choctaws pressing forward, generating a corner kick just 45 seconds after the restart. Ben Britton's early shot went over the top, but the Choctaws continued to apply pressure, highlighted by Carceles' equalizing goal in the 78th minute off a precise assist from Garrido. Despite a flurry of shots and corners from the Choctaws, the Hilltoppers' defense, led by goalkeeper Francis, held firm, and the half ended with the score level at 2-2.

Angel Carceles scored one goal on two shots, both on target. Garrido recorded two assists, aiding in key plays. Reyes scored a goal and registered two shots on goal out of three attempts. Goalkeeper Turner made three saves, facing nine shots in total and allowing two goals during the match.

Mississippi Col. Top Performers  

Cole Turner  
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- three saves  
- 90 minutes played  

Angel Carceles  
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- one goal  
- two shots on goal  

Sergio Garrido  
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- two assists  
- one shot on goal  

Brandon Reyes  
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- one goal  
- two shots on goal  

Mississippi College held a record of 0-0-2 after the draw. St. Edward's stood at 1-0-1 following the match.
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