In a highly competitive match up, the University of Saint Mary Spires played to a 1-1 draw against the Dordt (IA) Defenders at their home field in Leavenworth, Kansas. This match marked yet another strong performance in the early stages of the season for the Spires.

The first half saw both teams exchanging control of the ball with strategy, leading to a halftime score evenly tied at 1-1. Scoring for the Spires was Jude Rodwell, who netted a crucial goal assisted by Rylan Nowak. This teamwork highlighted the offensive efforts the Spires managed to maintain throughout the match.

Defensively, the Spires were held strong under the guardianship of Ricardo Perez, who successfully saved a goal attempt. Complementing Perez was Angel Jacinto, sharing responsibilities as goalkeeper to secure the Spires' net throughout the encounter.

Ending the match tied reflected the intense competitive nature of the game as neither team gave up ground easily. Both teams now look ahead to future games, with the Spires preparing for their next challenge against Northwestern College on Saturday, September 13^th in Orange City, Iowa.