Hillsboro, Kan. -With a gritty defensive effort, the Tabor College Men's Soccer Team held powerhouse Oklahoma Baptist University (Shawnee, Okla.) scoreless through two overtimes to earn a 0-0 tie Friday afternoon in the Bluejays home opener at the new Joel H. Wiens Stadium.

"We played well and were rewarded with the draw," said Head Men's Soccer Coach Grant Brubacher. "It wasan even match with chances for both teams. I was especially proud of our defensive effort after struggling to keep the ball out of our net last week."

Seven yellow penalty cards were issued, including five called against the visiting Bison, which plays in the Oklahoma Sooner Conference, in a match that became more intense and physical as time wore on.

Both teams had plenty of opportunities to break the deadlock, as the Bison registered 12 shots on goal while the Bluejays tallied 10 shots on goal.

Senior goaltender Aaron Schmucker (Inman, Kan.) was on top of his game, as he tallied 12 saves in the match to record his second shutout of the season.

Tabor (2-2-1 Overall) will travel to play Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kan. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.