Manchester, N.H. (August 23) -- The Saint Anselm men's soccer team (0-0-1, 0-0-0 NE-10) opened its 2007 season playing to a 2-2 tie against No. 24 Dominican College (0-0-1, 0-0-0 CACC) in double overtime.

Dominican jumped in front 1-0 thanks to a Jhonny Arteaga (Stamford, Conn.) blast, barely clearing the hands of goalkeeper Scott Johnson (Plymouth, Mass.).  The goal came at the 20:14 mark and was assisted by Joe Wright (Stratford-Upon-Avon, N.Y.). 

The Hawks went into the half down 1-0, but rebounded well in the second half.  At the 50:26 mark, Tyler Waldrupe (Manchester, N.H.) ripped a shot from about 25 yards out, hitting the crossbar and bouncing down into the net.  Tim Hubbard (Marshfield, Mass.) was credited with the assist. 

The Hawks added a second goal on the most exciting play in soccer, the penalty kick.  Tim Hubbard was fouled inside the box at the 61:48 mark and converted on the penalty kick, giving the Hawks a 2-1 lead.

Dominican refused to give in to the Hawks, as Jhonny Arteaga added his second goal of the game at the 77:09 mark, assisted by Joseph Ruesgen (Campbeltown, Scotland), to tie the game 2-2. 

After two exciting overtime periods, neither team converted, leaving the final score 2-2.

The Hawks play next on Saturday, August 25, hosting Saint Leo University.  Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.