The Batten University men's soccer team played Randolph-Macon to a 1-1 draw, moving the Marlins to 4-5-8 overall and 3-2-4 in conference play. Randolph-Macon moved to 9-3-3 overall and 5-2-2 in conference action.
Randolph-Macon opened the scoring in the 23rd minute to take a 1-0 lead. Batten responded with several chances before halftime, including shots on goal from Cowen Napior, JaMarhe Wills, Tanner Drought, Mason Wakefield and David Nalls.
The Marlins entered halftime trailing by one despite holding a 9-6 advantage in shots and putting six attempts on goal in the opening 45 minutes.
Batten found the equalizer in the 58th minute when Wills converted a penalty kick to tie the match at 1-1. The goal was Wills' fifth of the season.
The Marlins continued to push for the go-ahead goal late in the match. Ulices Rodriguez put a shot on frame in the 80th minute, while Noah Kowalko recorded Batten's final attempt in the closing minutes, but neither side was able to break the tie.
Batten finished the match with a 12-8 advantage in shots and an 8-4 edge in shots on goal. Wills and Wakefield led the Marlins with three shots apiece, while Rodriguez added two.
Brady Miller played all 90 minutes in goal for Batten and recorded three saves. The Marlins also held a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks.
