Macalester vs. Central stats

Macalester and Central battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie in the season-opener for both teams Friday in Pella, Iowa. This was the first time these two teams have met since 1994.

Mac's season got off to a great start when Nate Van Wylen (Jr., Northfield, Minn.) opened the scoring just 1:06 into the match on an assist from David Hanold (Jr., Sharon, Mass.). Central, however, forced the tie by scoring the equalizer in the 82nd minute. The Central goalkeeper clinched the tie by stopping a Macalester penalty kick with just :12 to go in the final overtime session.

The match featured 19 corner kicks, with the Dutch holding a 12-7 advantage. Central out-shot Mac 17-10.

The Scots return to action tomorrow afternoon against Simpson in Indianola, Ia.