LEBANON, Ill. | Leemon Field - McKendree University men's soccer (2-6-2, 1-4-2 GLVC) battled back in a level match against Lewis on Wednesday night, playing out to a 1-1 draw to close the contest. The equalizer for the Bearcats came from junior defender
Philipp Muehlhans, marking his first goal of the 2026 campaign. McKendree gets a bye week on October 3 before heading down to take on the Miners of Missouri S&T on October 7 in Rolla, Missouri at 7:30PM.
McKendree and Lewis, a fierce pair of rivals of the last handful of years, were in a heated game from the start with both teams earning early chances. The Flyers broke the nil-nil setup first with a 21st minute score. In the closing minutes of the first half, McKendree broke down the defense of the Flyers during a flurry in the box as Muehlhans connected and found the back of the net to level the game at 1-1 in the 41st. The shot count sat at 5-4 in favor of the Flyers at the end of the first half.
The second half was another battle as McKendree sent nine shots while Lewis put up eight as both teams fought for supremacy. Neither team was able to break the tie as the game went down to the final minutes. McKendree had nine players put up shots in the contest.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Luka Srzic held net for McKendree as he collected four saves in full time.
GOALS
41st | #5
Philipp Muehlhans (1) via #19
Dusan Dordevic
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October 3 | BYE
October 7 | 7:30PM at Missouri S&T | Rolla, Missouri - S&T Soccer Field |
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October 11 | 5:00PM vs William Jewell | Lebanon, Illinois - Leemon Field |
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October 14 | 7:30PM vs UMSL | Lebanon, Illinois - Leemon Field |
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