MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team concluded its home weekend with a match against the Purdue Northwest Pride, drawing in a 0-0 decision.

The Wildcats record now moves to 2-8-2 overall and 1-5-1 in the GLIAC, and the Pride shift to 7-1-4 overall and 4-1-2 in the GLIAC.

Both teams ended with 11 shots, with Purdue Northwest recording five shots on target and Northern Michigan with four on target. 

Head coach Alex Fatovic had this to say after the decision:

"Extremely proud of our response today. That's a well-earned point off the 2nd-place team in PNW, holding the league leader in goals to zero chances and getting a shutout. Of course, we are disappointed to not take all three points after the clear chances we had to win, however, this team continues to fight on and is finding its identity at the right time. Huge weekend ahead, so time to recover and get ready for a tough away trip at SVSU and Davenport. "

Cat Nips

• Cats had 11 shots overall in the match
• Three Wildcats had shots on goal in the match; Triston Nelson, Kalvin Glodz, and Jaziel Sainz de Vilmorin
• Goalkeeper Bryce Beckley earned his first shutout and made 5 saves
• It was a full team effort with big minutes from depth players across the board. Apart from the keeper, five other 'Cats recorded a full 90 minutes played, with all of the starters playing 75+. 

How It Happened
1st Half
The Wildcats had the first opportunity to score by Forward Triston Nelson but the Pride goalkeeper kept the ball out of the net to keep the score 0-0. 

Nelson had a breakaway and struck again at the 32-minute mark but was unable to put a point on the board. 

The Pride produced an unsuccessful shot attempt. NMU Goalkeeper Bryce Beckley made a great save to keep the score 0-0 late in the half.

At the half, the Wildcats outshot the Pride 8-4, both teams with two shots on target. The Pride was awarded six shots to the Wildcats 1. Both teams ended the half with one yellow card each. 

2nd Half
Both teams started the half strong, and the Pride had the first shot on goal but Bryce Brekley made his third save of the match to keep the score tied.

Defender for the Wildcats, Kalvin Glodz, answered back with a shot on goal in the 66th minute, unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. 

In the 88th minute, the Wildcats freshman forward Jaziel Sainz de Vilmorin, had a huge scoring opportunity but the Pride goalkeeper came up with an answer. 

Both teams put up a fight but the match ended in a 0-0 decision. 

Up Next
Wildcats hit the road to face off against Saginaw Valley on Friday, October 13th at 12 p.m.