CLAREMONT - The La Sierra men's soccer team earned a 1-1 draw with No. 17 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Thursday afternoon at the Pritzlaff Field on the campus of the Stags. Thursday's game was the first ever between the two programs.

The Golden Eagles created 14 shots, with eight coming on target throughout the game. The Stags matched the Golden Eagle shots with 10 coming on target, nine of which were all saved by Abraham Perez in goal for La Sierra.

Vinicius Goncalves led the way for La Sierra with five shots, and Carlos Leon and Elias Quintanar Macias added two shots each.

In the opening 45 minutes, both teams scored their only goals of the game. Damian Jimenez scored his first goal of the season in the 25th minute of play off an assist from Carlos Leon.

The Stags answered back just 7 minutes later to even the score. Both teams totaled four shots in the first half.

In the second half, Goncalves had a great look for the Golden Eagles in the 59th minute, but his header was saved by the goalie.

Christopher Remily had the final chance for La Sierra in the 85th minute of play, but the Stags goalie held the Golden Eagles down. Neither team was able to find the back of the net as time ran out, and the Bruins and Wildcats played to a draw, 1-1, on Thursday afternoon. Perez's' efforts were particularly crucial in maintaining the draw.