Rochester College hosted Northwood University on a wet pitch, with a light rain falling off and on.

The Warriors and Timberwolves played through 2 overtimes to end in a 2-2 draw. The Warriors are now 7-5-7 for the season.

In a very competitive, physically hard fought match, the Timberwolves jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a well struck header off a corner kick. Eleven minutes later the Timberwolves struck again on a well placed shot past Warrior GK Sophomore Dave Ristich, from a cross. The Timberwolves had the momentum and the lead at the halftime break at 2-0.

In the 2nd half the two teams fought back and forth when the Warriors were awarded their 4th penalty kick in 3 games, just 3 minutes into the 2nd half, when freshman midfielder Jon Rokowski (Chippewa Valley) was taken down in the penalty area while running on a through pass by freshman midfielder Mike Bollan (Centre Line). Rokowski was injured on the play and was out for the remainder of the game. Senior Calvin Marshall (Carman-Ainsworth) converted on the penalty kick, providing the Warriors with a surge of energy.

The game remained 2-1 for another 20 minutes when junior Kevin Stilwell (Fenton) brought the Warriors even with the Timberwolves at 2-2. Regulation ended with the score tied 2-2. The two teams battled back and forth during the 2 OT periods with both teams coming close. The Timberwolves had the better of the opportunities but the Warriors were able to hold them off, as the Timberwolves were attacking in the Warrior box when time ran out.

The Timberwolves pushed the Warriors to their limit with 17 shots and 9 corner kick opportunities. The Warriors finished with 7 shots and 1 corner kick. A total of 45 fouls were called in the match, 27 by the Wolves and 18 on the Warriors. Ristich finished with 4 saves, giving up 2 goals.

The Warrior player of the match went to junior midfielder Chris Hall for his consistent level of play throughout regulation and the 2 overtime periods.

The Warriors record is now 7-5-7. They next play Saturday, 10/20 versus NAIA Spring Arbor University, at Spring Arbor. Game time is 2:30pm.