Riley Ross' (Springfield, IL/Rochester) overtime goal at the at the 93
rd minute of play would win the game for the McKendree University women's soccer team 1-0 on Friday.
How It Happened
After a scoreless first half, both teams would have opportunities to score late in the second half. Turman State had a shot miss wide left in the 72
nd minute, and
Alynnah O'Leary (Collinsville, IL/Collinsville) would take a shot in the 88
th minute that missed the net.
The game would go into overtime where Ross' goal would come in in the 3
rd minute of the first overtime period. The assist was credited to
Alynnah O'Leary (Collinsville, IL/Collinsville), her team leading third assist of the season.
The win will move the Bearcats up to 4-1 on the season.
Behind The Boxscore
The Bearcats would outshoot the Bulldogs 14-4. Four of McKendree's 14 shots would be on goal, while Truman State had one shot on goal.
In net was
Mercedes King (Troy, IL/Triad) where she had one save. She now has four shutouts on the season and has allowed one goal in five games.
Next
The Bearcats will be back in action on Sunday, March 14 against William Jewel College at 12 p.m. The game will be held at Leemon Field.