Story Highlights- The Northwest Missouri State soccer team earned its first victory of the season Sunday afternoon, knocking off Sioux Falls 1-0 in overtime.
- The game was played at the USF Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. in front of 165 fans.
- With the win, the Bearcats move to 1-0-1 on the year. This was the first game for the Cougars this season.
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Elizabeth Finn scored the game-winning goal in the 92nd minute, early in the first overtime period.
- This is the fifth time in program history that the team has advanced through the opening two games without a defeat.
Key Statistics- Sophomore
Ashley Malloy kept her first clean sheet of the season, making four saves.
- Finn scored her first collegiate goal in just her second game at this level.
- Junior
Ashley Cole attempted three shots, one of which was on frame.
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Anna Holden and
Sarah Tyler each took shots that were knocked aside by the Cougar goalkeeper.
- The Bearcats controlled possession for much of the contest, taking 18 shots compared to just seven for Sioux Falls. Northwest also took 10 corner kicks while conceding zero to the Cougars.
- Northwest and Sioux Falls were both offside three times.
- The Cats committed just six fouls while the Cougars were whistled for 12 violations.
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Gianna Huspen and
Cassie Phillips each tallied a shot on goal.
- The Bearcats took control from the start of the game, taking eight shots in the first half while Sioux Falls managed to take just one.
Key Moment of the Match- After Northwest won a corner less than two minutes into overtime,
Jessica Spradley sent the ball into the box.
Crystal McElhose took a shot on goal that was saved, but the goalie was unable to retain possession. A Sioux Falls defender attempted to clear the ball off the line but instead booted it into Finn, who directed it into the net for the game winner.
Up Next- The Bearcats will head back out on the road next weekend when they play a pair of contests in the state of Minnesota. Northwest will first take the field against Minnesota-Crookston on Friday, Sept. 11 with the opening kick scheduled for 3 p.m.
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