Box Score NAPERVILLE, Illinois - The Prairie Fire played to a hard fought tie against the Cardinals of North Central College. Not only were the first 90 minutes not enough to decide this matchup, but also two overtime periods never saw a goal either.
 
The solid defense from the Fire is what kept them competitive in this game. Knox and NCC put up 14 and 13 shots respectively; however, the Cardinals were held to only one shot on goal. The Fire were not letting their opponents get off anything of quality.
 
This was a physical matchup as well as the game had a total of 8 cautions/ejections. Regardless of the physical play; however, neither team was able to put one in the back of the net.
 
"We faced a strong side tonight that really tested us.  Matt brings strong and talented guys off the bench to replace strong and talented guys already on the field," said head coach Tyler Sheikh. "Both sides probably feel like they left goals out there, but I'm incredibly proud of our fellows and their fight for 110 minutes. After a nine-game road swing to open the season we feel prepared to open conference at home against two tough opponents."  
 
The Fire will take a few days off before their next matchup, the conference opener against Lawrence University on September 23 in Galesburg.