MARS HILL, N.C. - The Coker University men's soccer team opened South Atlantic Conference play with a 1-1 draw at Mars Hill on Saturday (Sept. 10). 

The Cobras struck first in the 11th minute when Matty Tricker scored from Colin Serredszum to put the Cobras ahead 1-0. The Cobras would eventually take their lead to the half. Mars Hill tied the match just over a minute into the second half, before the match ultimately ended in a draw. 

Tricker, Ché Richards and Gabin Guillou each registered two shots in the contest, while Luca Leonini, Tony Barry and Celestin Blondel each had one. Jasper Rump made five saves between the pipes. 

The Cobras return to action on Wednesday (Sept. 14) when they travel to Chowan for a non-conference matinee. Kick-off is set for 3:00 p.m. from Murfreesboro, N.C., with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.