Story Highlights- Northwest won their first conference match of the season, defeating Northeastern State 1-0 in double overtime.
- The Bearcats are now 4-2-1 (1-1-1) on the season, while the RiverHawks fall to 3-3 (1-2).
- Freshman
Danielle Wolfe scored the game winning goal in the second overtime period.
- Freshman goalie
Ashley Malloy made eight saves in the match.
First Half Key Stats- The Bearcats controlled possession in the first half, taking six shots on goal while holding Northeastern State to three.
- Northwest's defensive unit, led by
Taylor Sellars and
Katelynn Lindsey, protected the keeper, blocking shots and taking away passing lanes.
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Elizabeth Lee took two corner kicks for Northwest, one that was nearly headed in by
Nicole Mitchell.
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Anna Holden took a shot midway through the half that rattled the crossbar, but didn't find the back of the net.
Second Half Key Stats- The RiverHawks turned up the offensive pressure, taking seven shots in the period.
- Malloy made four of her saves in the second half.
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Ashley Cole took a shot late in the match, but just missed the goal.
Overtime Key Stats- Malloy made two key saves, one on a shot where Northeastern State's Meagan Griswold had a clear look at the goal.
- The midfield, led by
Crystal McElhose and
Jill Kieffer, continued to create opportunities for the Bearcats.
Turning Point of the Match- After a deflected pass in the offensive end, Wolfe took one touch to set up her shot. Taken from well outside the box, her shot went over the top of the goalie and slid into the goal just under the crossbar.
Up Next- The Bearcats will host Central Oklahoma on Sunday Sept. 26th. The game will begin at noon at Bearcat Pitch.