BATESVILLE, Ark. - In a hard-fought matchup, Greenville battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against Lyon.

How it Happened:

1st Half

The first half was marked by a series of strong defensive plays, with goalkeeper Alvaro Marchal making crucial saves, including a standout stop against Lyon's Gustavo Giesbrecht.

Rafael Navas and Matheus Reis both put shots on target, but Lyon's keeper shut them down. 

2nd Half

After Lyon took the lead with a goal in the 54th minute, Greenville's persistence paid off when Andres Garcia found the equalizer in the 76th minute, assisted by Pedro Kamada. 

GU pressed for a late winner, coming close several times with shots from Kamada, Jaime Torres, and Richard Kerwer. Kerwer had a near miss that hit the woodwork in the 83rd minute. 

After tying Lyon, the Panthers sit at number three in the conference standings, just behind the Scots. 

Up Next:

The Panthers (6-6-4, 4-1-2 SLIAC) host Blackburn on Saturday with their Senior Day celebration. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.