BALTIMORE – Junior midfielder Joseph Picotto headed in a cross from graduate student defender Hans Nesheim in the 87th minute to give UMBC a 1-1 draw against the Maryland Terrapins on Thursday evening at Retriever Soccer Park.

UMBC fell behind with 5:50 remaining as sophomore forward Luke Van Heukelum tapped in a cross from the right corner of the box by William Kulvic. Cameron Gerber was also credited with an assist as he found Kulvic to initiate the play.

The Retrievers, however, answered right back just 2:29 later as Nesheim delivered a gorgeous cross from the right side into the box for Picotto, who beat flat-footed Maryland goalkeeper Laurin Mack from five yards out into the lower left corner.

"I thought it was a really good soccer game against a great opponent," said UMBC Head Coach Anthony Adams. Many teams would have wilted after giving up a late goal, but our guys continued to fight. We actually worked on this situation in practice the other day regarding what we would do if we were down with five minutes to go. It was unbelievable that the game transpired that way, so I couldn't be prouder of the guys to get a result." 

UMBC recorded 14 shots in the contest and gave the visitors 12 chances.  Corner kicks were even at three apiece.

Retrievers' junior keeper Emigdio Tormo Lopez made five saves in 90 minutes of action while Mack turned two shots aside.

The Retrievers had three outstanding opportunities to take the lead before the Terrapins opened the scoring. Senior forward Spencer Hanks delivered a strike that went just wide with 29:02 left, and senior forward Alek Wroblewski had a step in the box but sent a shot directly at Mack.  Sophomore forward Ryan Calheira just misfired on a header with 12:44 left after another great cross by Nesheim.

UMBC will host Howard on Monday at 7:00 p.m.