DECORAH, Iowa (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's soccer team was back on the road Wednesday for a nonconference matchup with Luther College. Despite conceding the opening goal of the night, the Blugolds battled back to a two-goal lead late in the second half. The Luther Norse leveled the score in the 85^th minute as the two teams settled for a 3-3 draw.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• With the opening goal coming in the 34^th minute, Owen Backus (Fr. – Elkhorn, Wis.) tied the game at 1-1 on a half volley from inside the box for his second goal of the season. Owen Williams (Jr. – Stevens Point, Wis.) was credited with the lone assist as the even scoreline would last until halftime.
• After the break, the Blugolds found their lead in the 51^st minute as Will Heinen (Sr. – Champlin, Minn.) slipped home a loose ball inside the box off a free kick for his first goal of the season. Heinen's 13^th career goal was assisted by Carter Thiesfeld (Sr. – Forest Lake, Minn.).
• In the 71^st minute, Nathan Dononvan (Sr. – Hazel Green, Wis.) was taken down inside the penalty area and earned Eau Claire a chance to extend their lead with a penalty kick. Donovan stepped up to the spot and rocketed the ball into the right corner to give UWEC the 3-1 lead.
• The Norse would not go down quietly with a pair of goals in the 79^th and 85^th minutes to even the game at 3-3.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Blugolds (4-0-1) will return home on Saturday, September 20^th when the University of Chicago comes to town. Kick off from Simpson Field is scheduled for 2 p.m.
 
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