WEATHERFORD – SWOSU Soccer controlled much of Saturday's Senior Day matchup against Ouachita but settled for a 1-1 draw at the SWOSU Athletic Complex.
The Bulldogs finished with a commanding 25-8 advantage in shots, including a 13-5 edge in attempts on goal. SWOSU forced 12 saves and earned seven corner kicks while extending its unbeaten streak to five matches.
SWOSU established control early and outshot Ouachita 18-3 during the opening half. The Bulldogs tested the Tiger goalkeeper nine times and earned six corner kicks before finally breaking through in the closing minutes.
Kayla Abbott connected with Braelee Epp in the 44th minute, and Epp finished the opportunity for her eighth goal of the season, tying teammate Kinsey Geasland for the GAC lead. The score sent SWOSU into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
The Bulldogs continued to apply pressure after the break. Saoirse Hourigan forced a save less than three minutes into the half before LaForge put another attempt on frame in the 63rd minute.
Ouachita answered shortly after LaForge's chance, scoring the equalizer in the 64th minute on one of its five second-half shots.
SWOSU continued searching for the go-ahead goal and produced four shots over the next 19 minutes. Kinsey Geasland placed the Bulldogs' final attempt on target in the 83rd minute, but it was saved to preserve the draw.
Geasland led all players with six shots, while Hourigan added four and placed three on goal. Lelu Lamb made four saves for SWOSU.
The Bulldogs moved to 7-3-6 overall and 5-2-3 in GAC play. With Ouachita, Harding and SWOSU all playing to draws Saturday, the top three spots in the conference standings remained unchanged. Ouachita leads with 21 points, followed by Harding with 20 and SWOSU with 18.
SWOSU travels to Shawnee on Wednesday, October 28 to face Oklahoma Baptist at 5 p.m.
