LAKEWOOD, NJ (Sept. 17, 2025) - Less than one week after a late goal handed Georgian Court a devastating loss, it was the Lions turn to score in the final minutes and snatch a draw from what looked like defeat. The Lions tally came with less than two minutes to play as GCU played Millersville to a 1-1 draw. The tie is the Lions second on the season and moves them to 0-2-2 on the year. 

How it Happened
• Georgian Court controlled a lot of possession, especially late. They were in control of the ball roughly 55% of the match.
• The Lions also held a large lead in shots, 14-8, and shots on goal, 6-3.
• Part of the reason for the Lions possession numbers was while ahead, the Marauders were trying to run out the clock and not get beat deep.
• Corner kicks also favored GCU, 6-4.
• Each team was issued two yellow cards and GCU was booked with a red. Common foul numbers were close with Millersville called for 14 and GCU 13.

1st Half
• It was a quick strike from Millersville. A header pass put the ball in a great place for Brian ONeill who went from right to left and scored in the seventh minute.
• Georgian Court was gearing up for chances down the field, but the Millersville defense was stout and didn't allow any clean looks at the net.
• Ayendi Batista made a couple of saves in the middle of the half to keep it a one-goal game.
• Gijs van Eif had a nice opportunity off of a corner kick, but his header sailed over the crossbar.
• Van Eif had another decent look towards the end of the half, but missed wide of the net and the Marauders led 1-0 after one.

2nd Half
• It was a bit of a longer halftime. Lightning in the area forced a delay and the teams went back inside for an extended break.
• When the came back, the lightning was gone, but not necessarily the rain.
• Millersville was trying their best to run out the clock and keep the Lions from getting in deep.
• They generated just three shots in the half, none on net.
• Georgian Court kept fighting and kept sending shots in.
• After a Marauder turnover, Georgian Court finally struck. David Tuschmann dribbled up and connected with Alessandro Cavallini who's deft touch beat the Millersville goalkeeper and tied the game with less than two minutes to play.
• There were some fireworks in the final 90 seconds, including three bookings, but no goals and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Lion Stat Leaders
• Alessandro Cavallini scored on his only shot attempt of the game.
• David Tuschmann secured an assist for GCU.
• Ayendi Batista made two saves in goal.
• Gijs van Eif had a game-high four shots.

For the Marauders
• Brian ONeill scored the lone goal for Millersville.
• Travis Hemphill picked up the assist.
• Gavin Massimi made five saves.

News and Notes
• The game was delayed roughly 55 minutes due to the lightning strike before resuming play.
• After scoring three goals last season, this was Cavallini's first of 2025. 
• The assist was Tuschmann's fourth of his career and 22nd point.
• Mikey Mallon started his 40th career game and Tim Wilk played in his 30th.
• This was the first ever NCAA game played between these two teams.

Up Next
• Georgian Court gets on the road this weekend. They open up CACC play with a 6 pm game at Bridgeport.