ADA, Okla. – SWOSU Soccer swept the season series against East Central with a 3-1 victory over the Tigers on Saturday in Ada, earning its third consecutive win.
The Dawgs dominated throughout the afternoon, outshooting ECU 24-11 and holding a 13-4 advantage in shots on goal. SWOSU also controlled the corner kick battle, finishing with an 11-2 advantage.
Braelee Epp scored for the third consecutive game, finding the back of the net for the seventh time this season in the 40th minute. Philippine de Sancy and Saoirse Hourigan assisted on the goal, giving the Dawgs a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Early in the second half, Kinsey Geasland converted a penalty kick to extend the lead. The goal was her GAC-leading eighth of the season, giving SWOSU some breathing room with nearly 40 minutes remaining.
After ECU got on the board in the 79th minute, the Dawgs responded just two minutes later to restore their two-goal advantage. Raniya Cattina found the back of the net, with de Sancy and Hourigan providing assists for the second time in the match.
SWOSU (7-3-4, 5-2-1 GAC) has now won three straight and will face a challenging week ahead, hosting Harding on Thursday before welcoming Ouachita Baptist on Saturday.
