DES MOINES, IOWA – The Grand View Men's Soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw tonight against Culver-Stockton College, in a game that showcased both teams' resilience and competitive spirit. Despite a strong offensive effort from Grand View and an early goal, Culver-Stockton responded quickly, resulting in a hard-fought tie.

The match kicked off with an energetic start, and just five minutes into the game, Grand View took the lead. Tim Schoorlemmer scored the first goal, assisted by Payton Chapman, giving the Vikings an early advantage. However, the Wildcats responded swiftly, equalizing in the 7th minute with a goal from Aldi Bajraktari, assisted by Jakson Baber.

The game saw a competitive and physical tone, with both teams committed to the fight. Grand View's defense and goalkeeper made several crucial saves, especially in the second half, as Culver-Stockton pressed forward in search of a winning goal. Both Grand View and Culver-Stockton received two yellow cards each, highlighting the intensity of the match.

Despite several scoring opportunities for both sides, neither team was able to find the back of the net again. Grand View's defense held strong, and Culver-Stockton's goalkeeper made six key saves to preserve the draw. The match concluded with a 1-1 score, reflecting a well-balanced and spirited contest.

MATCH NOTES
- Grand View's early goal was scored by Tim Schoorlemmer in the 5th minute, assisted by Payton Chapman.
- Culver-Stockton's equalizer came in the 7th minute from Aldi Bajraktari, assisted by  Jakson Baber.
- Grand View outshot Culver-Stockton 17-4, with the Vikings testing the Wildcats' defense throughout.
- The Vikings had 19 fouls while the Wildcats had 11, highlighting the intense and physical nature of the match.

UP NEXT
The Grand View Men's Soccer team will look to build on this hard-fought draw as they prepare for their upcoming match. They will face off against #2 MidAmerica Nazarene University this Saturday at 4:30 PM at home.