GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The Grove City College men's soccer team opened the 2023 season Friday evening by earning a 1-1 draw with visiting Lancaster Bible (0-0-1) at Don Lyle Field as part of the Nate Ferraco Classic.

Grove City (0-0-1) trailed 1-0 with nine minutes remaining but the Wolverines forged a 1-1 tie at 81:07 when sophomore midfielder Aidan Eck (Akron, Ohio/Cuyahoga Valley Christian) blasted in the tying goal. 

Following a scoreless first half, Lancaster Bible opened the scoring 5:46 into the second half on Owen Nell's unassisted goal.

Sophomore goalkeeper Teddy Almeter (Monroeville, Pa./Serra) made his collegiate debut for the Wolverines and made three saves. 

Grove City held an 11-7 edge in total shots. Lancaster Bible had a 4-3 edge in shots on goal. The Chargers had five corner kicks and Grove City recorded four corners. 

The Wolverines will host Mount Union at 6 p.m. Saturday at Don Lyle Field.