Men's Soccer Match Ends in a Tie

Sept. 27, 1998

Summary: Northwestern got a second half goal from junior midfielder Trevor Nelson (Dublin, Ohio/Columbus Academy) to extract a tie from undefeated Eastern Illinois. Nelsons goal was his first of the season, giving him three points total for the year. Senior midfielder Dan Merz (Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata) assist gave him his first point for the year. Junior goalkeeper Matt Keeler (Portage, Mich./Portage Northern) nabbed eight saves, matching his season high in the Wildcats first overtime match of 1998.

Next Northwestern Match: Sun., Oct. 4 3 p.m., vs. Loyola-Chicago, Lakeside Field

Northwestern at Eastern Illinois
Sunday, September 27, 1998
Charleston, Ill.
Attendance: 183

Scoring by Periods 1 2 1OT 2OT F
Northwestern 0 1 0 0 1
Eastern Illinois 1 0 0 0 1

Scoring: 
1. EIU Jeff Nix (Trey Balch, 5:36) 
2. NU Trevor Nelson (Dan Merz, 67:13)

Shots: 
NU 10 
EIU 20 

Corner Kicks: 
NU 5 
EIU 9 

Fouls: 
NU 13
EIU 15

Cards Issued: 
NU Paul Van Huysen (Y - 58:30) 
NU Dan Doman (Y - 115:55)

Goalie Saves: 
NU 8 (Matt Keeler) 
EIU 4 (Ryan Waguespack) 

Updated Records: 
Northwestern 4-4-1, 0-2 Big Ten 
Eastern Illinois 7-0-1