UTICA, NY - The Utica University Pioneers men's soccer team fought a tough battle with the Skidmore Thoroughbreds last night, ending in a 1-1 draw. 

After a back and forth battle for possession to open the game, it was the Pioneers that were able to break it open in the 8th minute with a goal from Noah Nassberg (Naples, FL/Gulf Coast) for his first of the season off of feeds from both Anderson Velazquez (Norwood, NY/Marble Hill) and Martin Mendoza (Walden, NY/The Mount Academy). After exchanging shots from either side, Skidmore was able to squeeze one past goalkeeper Foti Xidias (Carteret, NJ/Carteret) to tie the game at one apiece. 

The second frame found both sides fighting for possession. The Pioneers were able to generate offensive chances, but had been found offside. Both sides were able to get some offense going but were unable to find the back of the net. 

Utica (0-0-1, 0-0 Empire 8) will be back in action this afternoon on the road at Marywood University. Game time in Scranton, PA is set for 4p.m.