BOX SCORE

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - The Bowdoin College men's soccer team out-shot 15th-ranked Wesleyan and played to a scoreless draw against the Cardinals on Saturday. Dan Hicks and the Polar Bear defense stood tall, making a pair of saves in the deadlock.

Bowdoin survived three Wesleyan shots in a 21-second span in the 49th minute in what was the most dangerous chance for either squad. With goalkeeper Dan Hicks out of position, Wesleyan junior Austin Woolridge fired a shot at the open net but right into Bowdoin defender Sean Bishop, who was standing at the goal line. Wesleyan senior Nick Whipple corralled the rebound and fired another shot at the goal, but Hicks, who made two saves for his fourth shutout, was able to block the ball, which bounded to freshman Walter Rodriguez. Rodriguez' shot sailed over the net, and Bowdoin successfully cleared on the ensuing goal kick.

Bowdoin's best scoring chance came early in the first half. Junior Tim Prior attempted a header from the middle of the box, but it went right into the hands of Wesleyan goalkeeper Adam Purdy, who made six saves in his fifth shutout of the season. Neither keeper needed to make any saves in the overtime periods as the teams combined for four shots, none of which was on net.

The two teams were almost even on the stat sheet, with Bowdoin holding a 14-12 edge in shots thanks to a 2-0 advantage in that category in the second overtime period. Bowdoin also took six corner kicks to Wesleyan's three.