Box Score

FOREST GROVE, Ore. - After taking turns scoring two goals in a half - the George Fox University Bruins in the first half and the Pacific University Boxers in the second half - the two teams battled through two overtimes to a 2-2 tie in a Northwest Conference men's soccer match Saturday afternoon here at Lincoln Park Stadium.

The Bruins got on the board in the 24th minute of the first half when Garrett Blizzard shot from 20 yards out but had the attempt blocked off of Pacific defender Jared Komo, then collected his own rebound and drilled a 15-yard shot to the right corner for his second goal of the season. Carlos Pehr gave the Bruins a 2-0 lead in the 38th minute when he knocked in Kyle Story's corner kick from the left side for his third score of the year.

After being out-shot 13-5 in the first half and getting only one shot on goal, the Boxers came out firing in the second half, out-shooting the Bruins 13-8 the rest of the way. Jasem Jaihouni cut the lead in half in the 68th minute, connecting to the left side off a centering pass from Todd Gienger for his first goal of the season. Danny Williams hit the equalizer in the 79th minute with his fifth goal, connecting on a long cross from Kizamu Tsutakawa that beat George Fox goalie Kyle Putnam to the left side.

The Boxers controlled efforts in the extra periods, limiting the Bruins to just one shot. Pacific had five looks at the goal, but found themselves unable to put anything past Putnam, who made five saves in the game. Pacific keeper Andrew Stevermer finished with seven saves.

George Fox (3-6-1, NWC 1-3-1) returns to play next Saturday at Yamhill County rival Linfield College, while Pacific (3-3-2, NWC 1-2-2) visits the University of Puget Sound the same day. Both games start at 2:30 p.m.