LAKELAND, Fla. — Southeastern battled back from an early deficit to take the lead in the second half, but Warner found a late equalizer as the Fire finished in a 2-2 draw on Saturday at SEU Soccer Field.

The Fire controlled much of the offensive action in the opening half, recording 11 shots compared to Warner's one. Despite several opportunities, including a shot off the crossbar by Thomas Hardouin in the 25th minute, SEU was unable to find the back of the net.

Warner struck first in the 29th minute when Vance Wheeler scored off an assist from Xavier Lozada, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.

SEU responded in the second half, with Filipe Santana finding the equalizer in the 65th minute. The goal marked Santana's second of the season and brought new life to the Fire's attack.

Just four minutes later, the Fire took the lead. Tomas Gomes finished a scoring opportunity in the 69th minute, with Koren Klein and Thomas Hardouin providing the assists. Gomes' second goal of the season put SEU ahead 2-1.

The Fire continued to generate chances, finishing the contest with 20 shots, including eight on target, while limiting Warner to just three shots.

Warner found a late equalizer in the 86th minute when Wade Bishop scored off a second assist from Lozada, leveling the match at 2-2.

Despite the Fire's offensive pressure and second-half comeback, neither side found a winning goal in the closing minutes, and the contest ended in a draw.

SEU move to 9-2-3 overall and 3-1-2 in conference play following the result.