After knocking off Herkimer College, the fifth-ranked team in the country, on Saturday, they turned around and tied second-ranked Finger Lakes CC 2-2 on Wednesday afternoon.

It was a perfect way to send off Pat Anderson, who was coaching in his final home game as the bench boss of the Jayhawks after 17 successful seasons.

One could feel from the beginning that this game was going to be a nail-biter, with both teams having long, sustained possessions through a scoreless first 15 minutes.

Finger Lakes CC broke through first in the 16th minute as Finn Atkinson was able to beat Theo Merlin for a 1-0 lead.

Jamestown Community College men’s soccer coach Pat Anderson, first row third from right, is joined by his family and the Jayhawks’ team during a pregame ceremony to honor him on his final home game of his 17-year Jayhawks’ career. P-J photo by Scott Kindberg

It took another 20 minutes before the Lakers once again found the back of the net, but the home team wasn’t fazed.

The Jayhawks cut the deficit in half when defenseman Sam Little joined the rush and tallied his first career goal in the green and gold. The 2-1 score held until Ethyn Gilbert was pulled down in the box for a penalty kick. Sophomore Braidan Govan stepped in and blasted home the shot for a 2-2 tie.

Jamestown CC had a beautiful chance to steal a win late as Liam Doyle broke loose and smashed a one-on-one opportunity, but the Lakers’ Harry Eastwick made a great save to preserve the tie.

JCC now sits at 10-5-1 on the year.

The Jayhawks finish Region 3 play at noon Sunday at Tompkins Cortland CC.

Jamestown Community College’s Theo Merlin makes a save during the first half. P-J photo by Scott Kindberg

Jamestown Community College’s Adam Doyle heads a ball in traffic during the first half. P-J photo by Scott Kindberg

Jamestown Community College’s Braidan Govan clears the ball away. P-J photo by Scott Kindberg