CHICAGO, Il. – The 24^th-ranked Calvin men's soccer team gained a hard-earned 1-1 tie with fifth-ranked and defending national champion University of Chicago late Wednesday afternoon at Chicago's Stagg Field.

The tie allows Calvin to move to 7-2-1 in non-conference play including 3-0-1 this fall against Top 25 nationally-ranked Division III opponents.

Calvin gained the early advantage with a set piece goal in the third minute of play. Senior Colin Iverson (Naperville, Il./Naperville North HS) headed in a free kick taken by sophomore Jacob Ryu (Naperville, Il./Naperville North HS) after the Knights were fouled in the attacking third.

The goal was the second of the year for Iverson.

Chicago (5-1-2) pressed the attack as the half wound down, firing a pair of shots at goal in the final minutes of the first half including a shot in the final seconds that was saved by Calvin senior goalkeeper Daniel Wunder (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS).

The host Maroons broke through for the equalizing goal in the 63^rd minute off the foot of Lyndon Hu.

Chicago fired eight shots at goal in the final 20 minutes of play, but the Calvin defense remained stout with Wunder collecting four key saves in that stretch.

Chicago finished the match with a 16-5 shots at goal advantage. Wunder posted seven saves.
COACHES COMMENT: "A really gritty road result from our guys tonight," said Calvin head men's soccer coach Ryan Souders. "Chicago is a phenomenal team and I thought we showed some fantastic resolve to get the draw. We defended really well in phases and created some great chances in the final third. We also had incredible communication and support from the bench. Thinking we can improve moving forward, but also proud of the group, for sure."

NEXT UP: Calvin will now prepare for its conference opener next Tuesday when it travels to Trine for a 4 p.m. match.