MOUNT VERNON – Reigning Midwest Conference Defensive Performer of the Week Floris Huiskers delivered the fourth shutout in his last five matches, helping Cornell secure one pivotal MWC point in Tuesday's 0-0 men's soccer draw with Grinnell Tuesday afternoon.
 
Coach Nate Grosse's Rams (5-6-4 overall) remained in strong title contention at 3-1-1 in a congested MWC race with three matches remaining.
 
Cornell is tied with Illinois College for second place with 10 points, one behind league-leading Lake Forest. Monmouth, Beloit and Knox are chasing with eight points apiece.
 
Huiskers came through with five saves, including a clutch diving stop of a Grinnell penalty kick shortly after intermission in the 56th minute that kept the match scoreless. The sophomore goalkeeper has surrendered only one goal since Sept. 17, a stretch that covers more than 500 minutes of field time.    
 
Cornell's defense held strong throughout against the Pioneers (6-4-5 overall, 1-2-2 MWC), who put up 19 total shots. The Rams also had their chances, firing six of their 10 shots in the second half.
 
First-year Fox Wight had two shots on goal and three total attempts for the Rams. Aidan Lerch also finished with three shots.
 
Coming up – The Rams host Knox (6-4-2 overall, 2-1-2 MWC) at 5 p.m. Sunday to complete the Oct. 11 match that was suspended with Cornell leading 1-0 with 23:25 remaining in regulation.