Disappointing day in Nevada for Cardinals

RENO, Nev. — It wasn't a loss, but it was sure disappointing for the 13th-ranked North Idaho College men's soccer team. 

Freshman Ismael Mane scored in the 73rd minute for the Cardinals, but Truckee Meadows was able to convert on a free kick in the final seconds to force a 1-1 draw in a Scenic West Athletic Conference match on Saturday. 

"We had a lot of chances to score," NIC coach Brad Williams said. "They didn't have a lot. It's disappointing not to win the game when we had the game won. But we've got to move on and get ready for Snow on Thursday." 

NIC (12-0-3, 7-0-3 SWAC) hosts Snow on Thursday at Eisenwinter Field. 

Truckee Meadows is 5-6-3, 3-5-2. 

First half — none. Second half — 1, NIC, Ismael Mone (David Ochoa), 73:00. 2, TMCC, unknown (free kick), 89:57. 

Shots on goal — NIC 15, TMCC 4. 

Saves — NIC, Kael McGowan 3; TMCC, unknown 9. 

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