ADA, Okla. – Rogers State women's soccer pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind victory at East Central Wednesday afternoon, defeating the Tigers 2-1 in double overtime at Tiger Field.
The Hillcats (3-0-0) scored in the final minute of regulation and then grabbed the winning goal in the sixth minute of double overtime to defeat the Tigers (0-4-0).
Highlights
- The Hillcats would have the first chances of the game, with Kory Watters forcing a pair of saves in the first three minutes.
- Cambree Towle would face her first shot in the 13th minute, making a save on a shot by Jocelyn Caracheo.
- Towle would make another save in the 22nd minute, denying a shot from Tanja Baubock.
- After a scoreless first half, both teams forced three saves in the first 15 minutes.
- East Central broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute off of a turnover by the Hillcats deep in the defensive zone. On a loose ball, Ashley VanSchuyver played a pass across the penalty area to Kaylee Bruce, who knocked it in for the goal.
- The Hillcats would have four shots saved before Audrey Cook found the equalizer in the 90th minute. After a shot by Maggie Brown was partially blocked, the ball settled to Cook in the left side of the penalty area and the junior put a right-footed shot through the defense into the bottom right corner with 39 seconds left in regulation.
- Towle was forced to make three saves in the first overtime, as the Hillcats were held without a shot.
- However, the second overtime saw three shots from the Hillcats, with Brown scoring the winner in the 106th minute. Cook forced a turnover in the penalty area and found Sydney Connelly, who then played a pass across the box to Brown, who struck the ball first time to score the winner.
Inside the Box Score
- The Hillcats had 20 shots to 23 from East Central.
- Rogers State had 12 shots on goal to 13 from the Tigers.
- The Hillcats outnumbered the Tigers in corner kicks, 3-2.
- East Central led in fouls 15-11.
- There were no yellow or red cards in the game.
Notes
- RSU has won three-straight games to begin the season.
- The Hillcats have extended their unbeaten run to five games (4-0-1).
- Cook has scored in back-to-back games.
- Brown scored for the second time this season, with her other goal coming in the opener.
- The Hillcats close non-conference play undefeated (3-0-0)
- Rogers State improves to 4-1-0 all time against East Central and 2-1-0 in Ada.
Up Next
Rogers State will set its sights on MIAA play as the Hillcats take on Washburn in the only non-division game of the conference schedule. The Hillcats will face the Ichabods on April 1, with a 6 p.m. kickoff set for Soldier Field.