Orbit College failed to regain second spot and keep pace with leaders Durban City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after a 1-1 draw with University of Pretoria on Sunday.
Well-travelled and veteran ace Samuel Julies put the host on the front-foot five minutes before the break through a decent finish.
Victory looked a certainty until Siyabulela Mabele rose to the fore to snatch the equaliser and gave the visitors a valuable point in their promotion quest.
