PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The UBC Okanagan Heat men's soccer team extended their points streak to four consecutive games on Saturday night as they came away with a 1-1 draw against the UNBC Timberwolves on the road.
 
After a scoreless opening half between the two teams, it was the Heat that got on the board first as rookie midfielder Spencer Mellett of Coquitlam, B.C., got on the scoresheet once again. After a hard shot was initially stopped by UNBC netminder Logan Pierce of Campbell River, B.C., and stunned the Timberwolves keeper, the ball came out to Mellett at the top of the box who fired it into the unguarded net for his second goal in as many nights.
 
However, the advantage was short lived as just 11 minutes later, the hosts tied the game through rookie defender Luke Graham of Chilliwack, B.C.
 
UNBC would push for a late equalizer, including hitting the crossbar and post in stoppage time but it was not to be for the hosts as the Heat held on for the tie.
 
TOP PERFORMERS
MF Rory Clements – UBCO
In his first start of the season, the second-year midfielder was dynamic for the Heat, playing the full 90 minutes and finishing with four shots and two shots on goal.
 
MF Isaac Tate – UNBC
The second-year midfielder from Victoria shone once again for the Timberwolves, pushing the play and finishing with two shots and on shot on goal.
 
WHERE THEY STAND
Matching their longest points streak in two years, UBCO maintains their hold on fourth place in the Pacific division, now sitting with a 2-2-2 record. As for the Timberwolves, they improve to 0-4-2 on the season, good for sixth in the division.
 
UP NEXT
The Heat return home to Kelowna where they will meet Alberta Golden Bears (3-0-0) on Friday, September 13 at Nonis Sports Field. The action gets underway at 5:30 p.m. and tickets to the game are free for all fans.