WAVERLY, Iowa – Wartburg men's soccer (5-1-4, 1-0-1) battled American Rivers Conference foe Simpson College (7-2-1) to a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday, Oct. 1.
 
Scoring Summary

• The Knights struck first with a beautifully placed free kick by Payton Chapman that was headed in by Michael Dunn in the 18^th minute
• Simpson responded with the equalizer in the 23^rd minute after a deep goal from Mateaus Lewis
  • Lewis was red carded following the play
• At halftime the score remained 1-1
• Simpson led the first half 9-5 in total shots and in shots on goal 3-2
• Both sides had scoring chances in the second half but couldn't convert
• 1-1 final score
• Both teams tied with 14 total shots, but Wartburg led in shots on goal 7-3

 
Top Performers

• Chapman
  • Assist (3)
  • Helped lead Wartburg's defense
  • One shot on goal
  • 90 minutes played
• Dunn
  • Goal (3)
  • Helped lead Wartburg's defense
  • 90 minutes played
• Edvin Rizvic
  • Team-high four shots
  • Team-high two shots on goal
  • 68 minutes

 
Notes/Streaks

• The all-time series to 18-14-4 in favor of Wartburg
  • First draw in the series since 2017
• With 13 career assists Chapman is now three assists away from breaking into the top 10 all-time at Wartburg
  • Chapman leads the Knights in assists this season with three
• Dunn now has three goals this season
  • Seventh career goal
• Woody's overall record in goal moves to 18-11-6 all time

Next Time Out
The Knights continue A-R-C action this week when they host Central College on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.