Crete, Neb.- The University of Saint Mary Men's Soccer team opened the 2023 season on Saturday against Doane University, tying 3-3 with the Tigers. The Spires are now 0-0-1 on the year.

Saint Mary conceded the day's first goal after a Doane corner kick snuck past the defense. Romario Harding got the Spires on the board a little over a minute later after burying a penalty kick to make it a 1-1 game. Saint Mary continued to press offensively after the penalty kick with shots from Anthony Rangel and a corner kick but could not find the back of the net. 

At the 26-minute mark, the Tigers scored their second goal of the day to take a 2-1 lead over the Spires. Saint Mary again responded quickly after a goa from Rangel tied the game up at two apiece. With under ten minutes to go in the first half, Doane found the back of the net for the third and final time on the day. 

The Spires had multiple changes at the start of the second half with two set pieces and a shot on goal from Guilherme Caldas that was blocked by the Tiger's defense. With just nine seconds left in regulation time, Nicco Lopez scored for Saint Mary to tie the game at 3-3. 

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The Spires will host Benedictine College at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium.