LUBBOCK, Texas – Freshman
INDIA WENTZ scored 2:17 into the first overtime Saturday as St. Edward's escaped with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Lubbock Christian. The victory clinches the Heartland Conference Regular Season Championship for the Hilltoppers.
The victory is the eighth in a row for St. Edward's (12-1-1, 11-0-1 HC) as it also clinches hosting duties Nov. 3-5 for the Heartland Conference Tournament.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams had opportunities in the first half but could not get one in the net. Lubbock Christian outshot St. Edward's, 6-4.
- The Lady Chaps opened the scoring in the 55th minute when Hollie Windham scored her sixth goal of the season.
- The Hilltoppers responded immediately when junior KELLY ANDRUS followed up an initial shot in the 58th minute by senior JENNIFER BOUDREAU and scored her sixth goal of the season.
- Hilltopper senior goalkeeper LORRIE SANTOY kept the game tied by saving a penalty kick in the 60th minute.
- In overtime it was all St. Edward's. The visitors tallied a cornerkick and a shot in the first minute of action.
- Wentz registered the golden goal just over a minute later to give the Hilltoppers the regular season title.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
- The Hilltoppers' eight-match winning streak is the longest of the season.
- St. Edward's has owned the series against Lubbock Christian, winning all six matchups with the Lady Chaps.
- The 1-0 deficit was the first time St. Edward's has trailed in 10 matches.
- The six saves by Santoy was a season high for the Hilltopper net minder.
- This was the first overtime win for St. Edward's this season. The last overtime win for the Hilltoppers came in 2014.
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH NICK COWELL
"It was good to see how our team would respond to some adversity on the field. Lubbock Christian is a very talented team. For our team to respond so quickly to their goal with an equalizer, and then get the game-winner in overtime, was very inspirational for me as a coach."
UP NEXT
The Hilltoppers will be back in action Thursday when they host Texas A&M-International at 12 p.m. at Lewis-Chen Family Field. Live video and stats will be available at
www.GoHilltoppers.com.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: #8 St. Edward's 2, Lubbock Christian 1 (OT)
Records: St. Edward's (12-1-1, 11-0-1 HC), Lubbock Christian (7-3-5, 5-3-4 HC)
Goals: Hollie Windham-LCU (55'),
KELLY ANDRUS-SEU (57'),
INDIA WENTZ-SEU (93')
Attendance: 125
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