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ADA, Okla. – Two overtime periods couldn't decide a winner between SWOSU Soccer and East Central, as the two played to a 0-0 clean-sheet draw in Ada on Thursday.
The Bulldogs dominated on the statsheet, outshooting the Tigers 32-12 including 11-4 on goal while taking four more cornerkicks on the evening. Despite those numbers, the SWOSU attack still couldn't find the back of the net and was shutout for the first time since the opening game of the season.
The offense had plenty of opportunities in the extra time, outshooting East Central 8-3 in the additional 20 minutes played.
Hannah Burks had a shot hit the crossbar right out of the huddle in the opening overtime, while
Alimata Rabo and
Kylee Bertrand both forced opposing goalkeeper Chloe Hull to collect saves. In the 108th minute,
Sandra Nabweteme took the lone shot on goal of the second overtime, but again was shut down by Hull for the Bulldogs final chance at scoring.
Rabo ended with 10 total shots (three on goal) while Nabweteme had seven (two on goal) to lead the offense in tries. Defensively, SWOSU goalkeeper
Lexie Bates collected four saves in the match thanks to the tough Bulldog defense.
SWOSU (4-2-1, 1-0-1 GAC) will take a week off before playing their next game against GAC foe Harding on September 28, at 3 pm in Weatherford. Two days later, they will welcome Ouachita Baptist for an 11 am contest out at the Athletic Complex.
