Box Score SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Highlighted by a pair of scores in the 31^st and 32^nd minutes, Notre Dame College (0-0-2) and Tiffin University (0-0-2) drew on Sunday afternoon 1-1. NDC junior Miriam Szijarto powered the Falcons with an important and timely equalizer.
 
The contest started with an exchange of shots on goal in the sixth and eighth minutes. First TU sent a ball into the top left corner, but senior Jordan Pasalaqua answered the call. Next, senior Drew Barr followed up with a quality attempt, but the Dragon's keeper Malea Nelson was there.
 
Despite four more shots by the Falcons, Tiffin struck first in the 31^st minute with a heading goal via Kaelyn Harkness (1-0).
 
Moments later, Notre Dame found the back of the net after a set piece. Junior Meredith Foster sent a looping cross at the top of the box, finding the boot of junior Ashley Rainho. Rainho took a touch and passed off to Szijarto who used her left foot to perfectly place the ball in the top right corner, knotting the contest at 1-1.
 
NDC found a pair of opportunities before the break, however halftime hit with 1-1 on the scoreboard.
 
The Falcons jumped out of the half with three shots in the 55^th, 57^th and 59^th minutes but the score remained at 1-1.
 
The Notre Dame defense ramped up their intensity, as they didn't surrender a shot on goal in the second half until 79^th minute.
 
A late furry of shots from Tiffin were sent back, as 90 minutes did not separate the two sides (1-1).
 
The Falcons led the way with 13 (4) shots, and nine corner kicks, compared to the Dragons 7 (4) shots and one corner kick. Both keepers recorded three saves in the match.
 
The Notre Dame College women's soccer team will be back in action on Sunday Sept. 10 for a 4 p.m. kickoff at Frostburg State.