GAME INFORMATION
Score: #24 St. Edward's 1, Rogers State 1
Records: St. Edward's (4-1-1, 3-0-1 HC), Rogers State (4-2-1, 1-2-1 HC)
Location: Soldier Field – Claremore, Okla.
Attendance: 471
TURNING POINT
-After dominating a majority of the game, a failed clearance in the 86
th minute by St. Edward's gave Rogers State a chance. Taylor Williams scored to tie the game and eventually sent the game into overtime.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-St. Edward's put the pressure on Rogers State early and often. They outshot the home team, 8-0 in the first frame, which included four on goal.
-In the second half, the Hilltoppers finally got on the scoreboard. Senior
LIBBY FISH sent a cross into the box, which found junior
KELLY ANDRUS. The forward headed the ball past the Hillcat goalkeeper for a 1-0 lead.
-St. Edward's kept the heat on the Hillcat goal as they outshot Rogers State, 10-2. Unfortunately, they could not put the game away.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
-This is the first loss for St. Edward's in the series history as they now lead, 3-1.
-The tie is the first for the Hilltoppers in Heartland Conference play since 2011 when they tied Newman, 0-0 on 9/24/11.
-Andrus' goal moves her into second place on the team this season. It also gives her a tally in three-straight contests.
QUOTE FROM HEAD COACH NICK COWELL
"Today was one of those soccer days when you play well and dominate the opposition but leave yourself open to an upset because you don't finish your chances. I can't fault the team for effort, or the application, but we, as a team need to be better at closing out games. As our young players evolve, it will be interesting to see what the soul of the team becomes and what we will be known for as a group."
UP NEXT
St. Edward's will be back in action Saturday when they travel to take on Newman. Kickoff is set for noon at Wilkins Field in Wichita, Kansas. Live video and stats will be available on the Hilltopper Athletic Website. You can follow the Hilltopper Women's Soccer team on social media at @SEUWSoccer
