The opening exhibition match got going Tuesday morning as the Anteaters played to a 1-1 draw in Anteater Stadium.

Tatyana Garrett and Noel Baham peppered the net early on for UCI’s lone shots in the first half, both falling on target. The ‘Eaters fell behind with 35 seconds left in the half, and would trail by that 1-0 score.

Baham would return in the 77th minute to equalize. Lili Andino ran onto a ball in the box and flicked it up to Baham who would head home the shot up and over the oncoming keeper tying the match, 1-1.

Corey Tobin stayed vigilent in the second half stopping three shots and finishing with four saves in total to keep the match at a 1-1 tie.

The preseason campaign rolls on Friday, Aug. 14 with another exhibition tilt featuring UC Irvine and Big West rival CSUN in Anteater Stadium. The match is set to start at 7:00 p.m.

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