CLINTON, S.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team (5-5-3 overall, 0-1-2 ASUN) played the Presbyterian Blue Hose (5-5-4 overall, 2-2 Big South) to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. Junior Cole Pumpian remained hot, finding the back of the net for the second straight match.

SCORING SUMMARY
1' – Queens – Cole Pumpian (Unassisted)
73' – Presbyterian – Alessandro Libertucci (Assist Braden Gritz)

TURNING POINT
In their eighth road match of the season, the visiting Royals jumped on the Blue Hose quickly. Just two minutes into the match, the Royals sent a ball into the box, finding senior striker Michel Feldman. After the Presbyterian backline halted the first attack by Feldman, junior Cole Pumpian found the ball and sent a strike past the Blue Hose goalkeeper for the early advantage. Presbyterian would be held scoreless for 72 minutes until finding the equalizer. Coming off a set piece outside the box, Presbyterian had their initial shot blocked, but a header back in front of the goal found Alessandro Libertucci, who touched it past Rhormens and tied it up 1-1.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES

• Junior Cole Pumpian netted his team-high third goal of the season as the Marietta, Georgia native has scored in back-to-back matches.
• Making his return to the starting lineup, sophomore defender Rodrigo Canovas turned in a pair of shots on goal across 90 minutes of action.
• Michel Feldman and Hakon Halldorsson rounded out the Royals offense with a shot.
• Presbyterian outshot Queens 12-5 on the night, but the Royals proved opportunistic with five shots on frame while holding the Blue Hose to four shots on target.
• Sophomore Matheus Rhormens picked up three saves in goal, increasing his career total to 112.
• Five Royals, including Matheus Rhormens, Otto Gustafsson, Cole Pumpian, Leontios Zacharia, and Rodrigo Canovas played all 90 minutes for the Royals.
• With the draw, Queens moved to 9-3-2 all-time against Big South opponents, and 4-0-1 this season.

UP NEXT
Queens will return to Charlotte and prepare to welcome Lipscomb University on Saturday, October 18^th. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase their tickets in advance here. Saturday marks the second meeting between the Royals and Bisons this season after meeting at the start of the month in a 0-0 draw in Nashville. Queens is excited to welcome back their alumni on Saturday for Alumni Day.

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