DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton men's soccer team opened up its preseason on Saturday at home with a 2-2 tie with West Virginia.

STARTERS
GK Justin Saliba, D Lalas Abubakar, D Dillon Nino, D Michael Brezovsky, D, Andrew Lightner, M Michael Frasca, M Kissima Bojang, M Amass Amankona, M Tommy Harr, F James Haupt, F Maik Schoonderwoerd

GOALS
• 25^th minute – Dayton goal by Maik Schoonderwoerd, assisted by James Haupt and Michael Frasca (Dayton 1, WVU 0)
• 58^th minute – Dayton goal by Tommy Harr, assisted by Kissima Bojang (Dayton 2, WVU 0)
• 63^rd minute - West Virginia goal by Francio Henry on a penalty kick (Dayton 2, WVU 1)
• 75^th minute – West Virginia goal by Haydon Bennett, assisted by Heath Honold (Dayton 2, WVU 2)

STATS OF THE GAME
• The Flyers out-shot the Mountaineers 9-5 in the first half, including three shots on goal.
• Junior goalkeeper Justin Saliba recorded three saves in his collegiate debut before leaving the game in the 63^rd minute.
• Dayton totaled 14 shots in the game.
• There were five cards between the two teams.

WHAT'S NEXT
• The Flyers will play their final exhibition game of the season on Aug. 23 at Baujan Field at 6 p.m. against Butler.