ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis and Missouri State played to a 0-0 draw Tuesday night in non-conference men’s soccer action at Robert R. Hermann Stadium.

The Billikens (2-2-2) now embark on a six-game road swing beginning Friday at Clemson. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CT). Missouri State moves to 3-4-1.

“It was a very touch-and-go game,” SLU head coach Mike McGinty said. “I thought we had a couple of decent looks, but there weren’t many clear-cut chances for either team. Missouri State did a good job sticking to its game plan. We now have to move forward to Clemson and put this one behind us.”

SLU outshot the Bears 8-6 and owned a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks. SLU keeper Nick Shackelford was forced to make just one save on a shot from distance in picking up his second-straight clean sheet.

The Billikens outshot the Bears 4-2 in a scoreless first half. Nick Maglasang had the first scoring chance of the game after getting on the end of a Sito Sasieta loft into the box, but MSU keeper Alex Riggs dove to the far post to make the save. Later in the half, Jon Roeckle sent in a serve that Benny Estes headed just high.

In the second half, Jake Brown crossed a ball in to Roeckle who headed a shot toward frame, but Riggs was there to collect it. In overtime, Riggs and the Missouri State defense fought off several SLU corner kicks and the game ended in a 0-0 draw.

The Billiken defense held Missouri State in check all night, not allowing a dangerous scoring opportunity in the 110 minutes.