FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Freshman goalkeeper Kieran Buell made five saves to help the Pacific men's soccer team battle Puget Sound to a scoreless Northwest Conference draw Friday at Hanson Stadium.
Buell made four of his six saves in the second half as the Loggers generated increased pressure after halftime. Puget Sound finished with a 14-4 advantage in shots, including a 6-1 edge in shots on goal.
The Boxers created their best opportunities in the opening half as Afsheen Alijani forced a save in the 34th minute. Neither team could find a breakthrough after halftime.
Puget Sound earned five corner kicks in the second half and 12 total shots after halftime, but Pacific's defense kept the Loggers off the scoreboard.
The draw was Pacific's seventh of the season and moved the Boxers to 2-2-7 overall and 2-2-7 in NWC play. Puget Sound moved to 5-1-5 overall and 4-1-4 in conference action.
Next: The Boxers host Pacific Lutheran on Sunday at noon.
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