The Justice

Media Credit: Nathaniel Freedman Midfielder Kyle Gross '10 tries to gain possession against a University of Chicago player in last Sunday's 0-0 draw.

After posting consecutive nonconference wins against Springfield College and Lasell College two weeks ago, the men's soccer team posted a loss and a draw last week in two hard-fought home games against University Athletic Association opponents No. 9 Washington University in St. Louis and No. 7 University of Chicago. After a 1-0 loss to WashU, the Judges played to a scoreless tie against Chicago last Sunday, giving them a 6-9-2 record on the year and a 1-4-1 mark in UAA play.

In the game against Chicago, the Judges battled hard against one of the top teams in the UAA. Despite being outshot 19-12, Brandeis had several opportunities to come away with the win.

In regulation, defenseman Matt Hohtmann '11 had the Judges' best opportunity to score. In the second half, Hohtmann put a header on target off of a corner kick, but Chicago sophomore goalie Chris Guisto barely pushed the shot over the crossbar.

The Judges salvaged the draw despite playing down a man for the last 15 minutes of the match as midfielder Kyle Gross '11 was given a second yellow card in the 95th minute.

The Maroons took advantage of the extra man and controlled play much of the second overtime but were unable to knock in the game winner. Brandeis goalkeeper Matt Lynch '11 made two saves, including a diving kick save that barely pushed the ball outside of the post.

Overall, Lynch had 11 saves, a career high for him. The shutout was his third of the year and second in UAA action.

Coach Mike Coven noted how important his goalkeeper's play was in keeping the team in the game over the last few contests.

"[Lynch] played very well for us and has really come into his own over the last four games," Coven said. "The mental aspect of goalkeeping is very important, and he has matured into a great keeper and is playing wonderfully."

Despite playing a man down, forward Corey Bradley '10 had two shots that just missed the net in the second overtime.

"Bradley played very well," Coven said. "He got two great opportunities in the 18-yard box and pushed one just wide and one just high, but he was really making plays for us tonight."

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