WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its second Sun Belt Conference match, Appalachian State University men's soccer seemingly dominated Howard in all facets of the match but still came away with a 2-2 draw on Saturday evening. 

The Mountaineers (4-5-3, 0-0-2 Sun Belt) found themselves down in the match right before halftime in the 41st minute when Howard's Kyle Celestine headed in a corner kick from Donny-Joshua Felix to put the Bison up 1-0.

It didn't take long after intermission for App State's offense to heat up and break through. In the 56th minute, Alex Herbst placed a free kick quickly and found Donovan Japp and the sophomore from Oakridge, N.C. was able to tally the equalizer. The goal for Japp was his first of the season.

Two minutes and 25 seconds later, Trey Hemphill got in on the action and detonated a shot from 25 yards out to put the Apps in front 2-1. The goal for Hemphill was also his first of the season.

App State would hold the 2-1 advantage for the next 26 minutes and change before Frederick Todd III scored to tie the game in the 85th minute. 

After two overtime periods, App State would tally five shots to Howard's zero but would end up drawing the Bison after 20 minutes of overtime play. For the game, the Mountaineers outshot Howard by a staggering 19-5 advantage, including 12-3 in shots on frame. 

Japp led the squad with four shots and three on target. Hemphill tallied three shots and all were on frame, while Stephen Chapman also collected three shots on the night with one on goal.

Unfortunately for the Apps, two of the three shots on goal went in for Howard. Holland Hammond saw all of the action in net and made one save on the night. The Mountaineers also managed an incredible 10 corner kicks to Howard's two. 

The Mountaineers will return to action next Saturday, Oct. 18 when they host Sun Belt foe Georgia State. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. from Appalachian Soccer Stadium.

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