SCRANTON, PA -- The University of Scranton men's soccer team battled Alvernia University to a 2-2 tie at Weiss Field on Wednesday night. 

The Basics

• Final Score: Scranton 2, Alvernia 2
• Records: Scranton (4-2-3), Alvernia (5-3-3)

How it Happened

• Alvernia got on the score sheet in the opening three minutes of the game as Evan Bauer found the back of the net for the Golden Wolves.
• The Royals responded well and found an equalizer in the 42nd minute as junior Justin Curran scored off a corner kick to make it 1-1. 
• Scranton took the lead in the 71st minute as junior Dean Finan played a perfectly weighted cross into the box that found senior Ciaran Corr who ripped a one-touch shot into the top right corner giving the Royals a 2-1 advantage. 
• The Golden Wolves were given a free kick just outside the 18-yard box in the final minute and converted on the opportunity with a goal from Ryan Cogill to level the game at 2-2. 

Top Performers

• Corr scored his fourth goal of the season which marks a team-high. 
• Curran picked up his second goal of the year.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Ned Van Loan had another strong outing, making five saves for Scranton.

Inside the Box Score

• Scranton out shot Alvernia 16-13 in the contest.
• The Royals held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.
• It was a physical match that featured 33 fouls and five cards.

Up Next
The men's soccer team returns to Landmark Conference play at Catholic University on Saturday with kickoff set for 3:30 PM.