MORROW, Ga. - The 14th ranked Anderson men's soccer team opened the season by battling North Georgia to a scoreless draw in the opening match of the Clayton State Laker Shootout Friday night at Laker Field.

The season-opener for both teams featured strong defense and missed opportunities on both ends of the pitch, with each goalkeeper collecting nine saves on the night.

The Trojans threatened quickly as junior James Moseley, a preseason all-conference selection got off a header inside the three-minute mark that missed the net, while the Saints' Gray Phelps missed with his attempt less than 20 seconds later.

Anderson went on to post 26 shots to North Georgia's 21, and recorded a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks.

AU forward Lasse Sohrweide had a game-high seven shots, while Clement Samson and Ryan Messick each notched four attempts.

Anderson will look to get its first win of the young season when the Trojans face host Clayton State Saturday evening in the final contest of the two-day tournament. The Lakers downed Belmont Abbey 3-1 in Friday night's nightcap. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.