BOWLING GREEN, OHIO — UIC and Bowling Green played to a 1-1 draw Friday night, with the visiting Flames earning a point despite trailing for much of the second half. The result extended Bowling Green's unbeaten streak to two matches while keeping UIC undefeated in its last five contests.
Trace Terry broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, giving the Falcons their first lead of the match. The goal came after a scoreless first half that saw both teams create chances but fail to convert. UIC dominated possession early, with Edouard Nys testing Bowling Green's defense repeatedly before halftime.
Adrian Biaggi equalized for UIC in the 69th minute, restoring parity and setting up a tense final stretch. The draw marked the second consecutive 1-1 result for Bowling Green, which drew at Western Michigan last weekend. UIC improved to 8-2-5 overall with the point, maintaining its strong season record.
UIC's attack generated significant pressure throughout, recording 22 shot attempts compared to Bowling Green's 10. The Flames converted their opportunities into 10 shots on goal, while the Falcons managed just five. UIC also dominated the corner-kick battle, earning eight compared to Bowling Green's three.
Bowling Green goalkeeper made nine saves to keep the match competitive, while UIC's keeper recorded four stops. Both teams received yellow cards for unsporting conduct—Darrell Turcios for UIC in the 79th minute and Caio Tascheto for Bowling Green in the 81st minute.