WEATHERFORD, Okla. - The SWOSU Soccer team suffered their first defeat of the season on Sunday, falling to Ouachita 2-1 after the Tigers scored in the final minute of the game to break a 1-1 tie.
Both teams not only battled each other, but battled the wind as well with gusts blowing up to 20 mph. Neither team could put the ball in the net and at halftime, the score was tied at 0.
Each team had three shots in the first half and none were on goal for the Lady Bulldogs. One shot was on goal for Ouachita, but SWOSU goalie
Kirstyn Dill was in prime position and made the save. SWOSU had not scored a goal in the first half so far this season.
Early in the second half, SWOSU nearly scored a goal, but the Lady Tigers were in position and did not allow a goal to be scored.
Moments later, SWOSU gave up a goal on a penalty kick and the foul was against Dill. Less than a minute later, Ouachita was called for a handball in the penalty box and senior
Kylee Martin attempted a penalty kick. She stepped up, scored and showed no fear on her attempt, tying the game at one with 30 minutes left in the game.
Each team defended well, but with a minute left in the game, Ouachita's Hanna Thompson found the back of the net, giving the Lady Tigers a 2-1 advantage.
SWOSU had nine shots, where only two were on goal. Ouachita had six shots with three on goal. The Lady Bulldogs fall to 2-1 on the season and are 1-1 in GAC play. The Lady Bulldogs hit the pitch, 3 p.m. Wednesday at home against Rogers State University.