BANGOR, Maine -  Sophomore Jack Brady (Jensen Beach, Fla.) headed in the game-tying goal in the 56^th minute finishing a set-piece service from senior Vincent Anderson (Anchorage, Alaska) to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 1-1 draw with the Husson University Eagles in their 2024 season-opener Friday night at Boucher Field.
 
The Records:
Southern Maine (0-0-1)
Husson University (0-0-1)
 
Tonight's contest is the 53rd meeting in program history between Southern Maine and Husson.  The Huskies last face the Eagles during the 2021 season, and came away with a 1-1 double overtime draw. USM leads the overall series 22-18-7, but the Eagles were 4-2-4 in the last 10 meetings.
 
How It Happened:

• Husson took the lead in the 18^th minute on a goal from Mosi Masimango.
• The Eagles kept Southern Maine off of the board in the first half despite an fairly even game statistically with Husson leading USM 5-4 in shots in the opening stanza.  Brady nearly had the equalizer before the halftime break, heading the ball on frame but Husson goalkeeper Samuel Bermudez made the stop.
• Brady made good on his next attempt on frame in the 56^th minute to knot up the score, heading the ball past Bermudez to the bottom right corner following a free kick service from Anderson.
• Freshman goalkeeper Aldo Bryant (Fairhope, AL/Bayside Academy) earned the decision starting the second half, and making four stops in his collegiate debut for the draw. 

 
The Goalkeepers:
SM, Gabe Wagner 45:00, 1 GA, 0 Saves; Aldo Bryant (0-0-1), 45:00, 0 GA, 3 Saves
HU, Samuel Bermudez (0-0-1), 1 GA, 4 Saves
 
Inside The Stats:

• Brady's goal is the fourth of his career.  Anderson's assist is the first assist and first point of his career.

 
Up Next:
Southern Maine remains on the road and travels to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Sunday, September 1 (1:00 pm).  The Huskies host Maine Maritime on Wednesday, September 4 (7:00 pm) in their home-opener.   
           
 
-cac-