Springfield Standard

The Missouri State men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against No. 7 Saint Louis University on Tuesday night in St. Louis. The match saw both teams tied after a competitive game.

Daniele Aracri, a junior at Missouri State, scored his first goal for the Bears in the 57th minute, equalizing after Saint Louis had taken the lead just four minutes earlier. The Bears' defense maintained the tie through the remainder of the game.

In the first half, both teams managed only two shots each. Missouri State goalkeeper Will Lowry made an important save in the 20th minute to keep the score level at halftime.

The second half featured increased offensive activity from both sides. Saint Louis opened scoring in the 53rd minute, but Aracri quickly responded with a goal for Missouri State.

Overall, Missouri State recorded five shots—three on target—while Saint Louis had six shots with three on goal. The Billikens earned nine corner kicks compared to one for the Bears.

"This was a matchup between two of the top programs in college soccer, where for much of the game it was deadlocked. They scored on a restart, and we responded very well and it was great to see Daniele Aracri get his first goal as a Bear. This was a good team performance, and we will rest up and get on the road to for a top American Conference matchup with FIU. We have played a great schedule and the guys continue to deliver in tough games," said head coach Michael Seabolt following the match.

Missouri State will return to American Conference play on Sunday when they travel to Miami to face FIU at 5:00 p.m. Central time.