SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Eckerd men's soccer team battled Saint Leo to a scoreless draw on Wednesday evening on the road.

The Lions generated the first scoring opportunity in the 12th minute, sending a shot high before Trent Murphy made his first save of the night in the 20th minute.

Eckerd responded with its first scoring chance in the 22nd minute as Zak Bailey placed a shot on target, forcing a save. Pharrell Williams followed with another opportunity in the 25th minute. Saint Leo continued to apply pressure in the opening half, but Murphy made another stop in the 38th minute to keep the game scoreless heading into the break.

Both defenses held strong throughout the second half, limiting scoring opportunities. Saint Leo sent attempts wide in the 56th and 68th minutes before Stafford Clarke registered Eckerd's lone shot of the second half in the 79th minute, sending his attempt high.

The Lions generated one final shot in the 84th minute, but it sailed wide as the teams settled for a scoreless draw.

Murphy finished with two saves in the shutout, while Bailey, Williams, and Clarke each registered a shot for Eckerd. The Tritons held a 7-5 advantage in corner kicks, including a 4-1 edge in the second half.

The Tritons return home to face Rollins on Saturday.