MORAGA, Calif. — LMU played Saint Mary's to a 1-1 tie on Sunday. The Lions were outshot 20-11, but
Ky Mani Dade's eight saves and
Mati Sacristan's first collegiate goal helped secure a point.
Saint Mary's finished with more shot volume, recording 20 shots and nine shots on goal while the Lions had 11 shots and five on frame.
Ky Mani Dade finished with eight saves for the Lions, and Matthew Sacristan scored with
Anthony Boyadjian assisting as LMU opened the scoring. The match also included a sizable foul count, with the Lions whistled for 23 fouls and Saint Mary's for 15.
Matthew Sacristan put the Lions ahead at 12:29, scoring off assists from
Anthony Boyadjian and Alexander Vagenas. Dade made three saves in the half as the Lions held Saint Mary's (CA) scoreless through a stretch that included multiple shots and corner kicks. The Lions took the 1-0 advantage into halftime.
The Lions spent much of the second half protecting a 1-0 lead, with Dade making five saves before Saint Mary's (CA) tied the match at 1-1 on Cyrus Shafie's goal at 72:51. The Lions pushed for a late response, putting shots from
Ismail Nieves and Samir-Mohamed Djeha on goal in the final five minutes, but both were saved as the match ended 1-1.
Up next, the Lions soccer team hosts San Francisco on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Sullivan Field.
