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DiRienzo's Equalizer Pulls Men's Soccer Into Tie With #16 Urbana

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Michael DiRienzo (6) scored in the 78th minute for Mercyhurst

Men's Soccer | 9/13/2016 7:15:00 PM

Box Score URBANA, Ohio -- Michael DiRienzo scored in the 78th minute, helping the Mercyhurst men's soccer team to a 1-1 non-conference tie against 16th-ranked Urbana on Tuesday.

DiRienzo received an assist from Mark Roche on the equalizer.

Lewis Dunne had put the host Blue Knights (2-1-1) ahead in the 31st minute when he converted a penalty kick.

In between the uprights, Mercyhurst goalkeeper Alex Brems had two saves while Urbana goalie Nathan Jones finished with 10 stops.

Mercyhurst outshot its hosts, 28-16, and held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.

The Lakers (2-2-1) will be in action next on Saturday when they host East Stroudsburg at 3:30 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Mark Roche

#3 Mark Roche

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5' 11"
Graduate Student
Alex Brems

#1 Alex Brems

GK
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Mark Roche

#3 Mark Roche

5' 11"
Graduate Student
M
Alex Brems

#1 Alex Brems

6' 0"
Sophomore
GK