AMERICUS, Ga. -- The Georgia Southwestern State University men's soccer team played to a 1-1 tie with Peach Belt Conference rival North Georgia on Saturday night.

The match was a defensive struggle as both teams could not bide a goal over the opening 45 minutes and played to a 0-0 stalemate in the first half. 

Andres Melendez scored the Hurricanes only goal as he ran and weaved  through three UNG defenders and connected on a beautiful shot in the 61st minute that gave GSW a 1-0 advantage.

GSW did not have the lead long as the Nighthawks made a run and scored the equalizer with with 22 minutes to spare. 

The Hurricanes fought hard and had chances but could not capitalize on the missed opportunities.

GSW will end a three-match homestand on Wednesday against Embry-Riddle at 7 p.m. at Hurricane field.