CLINTON, Iowa - Freshman midfielder Andy Kavanaugh of Dublin, Ireland, will remember his first goal in an Ashford University uniform for a long time.

The Irish reserve found a crease in the defense in the 83rd minute of the second half to score his first collegiate goal and snap a 3-3 tie in a fierce non-conference battle against Illinois Institute of Technology in the Saints' home opener.

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa - After playing 220 minutes in the last two days that included four overtime periods, the 25th-ranked Ashford University men's soccer team is still in search of its first win of the season after tying Dordt College, 0-0, on Saturday.

ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The 25th-ranked Ashford University men's soccer team ran into a feisty Northwestern College squad in its regular-season opener on Friday afternoon and came away with a 1-1 tie to open the NWC/Dordt Pizza Ranch Classic.

CLINTON, Iowa - They're back. And out to prove they're better than ever.

The Ashford University men's soccer program is surging, much like a runaway tidal wave, and opposition standing in the way might want to take notice.

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Everyone seemed to be in the mix as the 25th-ranked Ashford University men's soccer team pitched an impressive 3-0 shutout under the lights on Wednesday against NCAA Div. III University of Dubuque.