ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Saint Louis University is moving on to the NCAA Quarterfinals after prevailing in a penalty-kick shootout following a 2-2 draw against Bryant in the third round of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship Sunday night.
After an early goal from a corner kick by SLU defender Quinten Blair, Bryant scored twice to take a 2-1 advantage into halftime.
Blair leveled the match with a penalty kick in the 56th minute, and both teams were scoreless for the rest of regular time.
Following two overtime sessions, the two sides entered a penalty-kick shootout.
Both Blair and freshman midfielder Jack DiMaria converted the Billikens’ first two shots, which were matched by Bryant.
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To begin the third round, SLU goalkeeper Jeremi Abonnel made a save, which was followed by another score for SLU.
The fourth round saw both teams score. But in round five, Abonnel guessed correctly once again, sending the Billikens to the NCAA Quarterfinal.
SLU will now face No. 14 Akron on Saturday, Dec. 6, at noon in Akron, Ohio.
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