Northwestern University Athletics
Men's Soccer Match Ends in a Tie
6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
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 1Scoring: 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
