LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Jennifer Goethe scored on a penalty to complete a come-from-behind Oklahoma Baptist win, 2-1, over Colorado Christian in the championship game of the NCCAA Central Region Tournament.
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Alyssa Regalado scored her eighth goal of the season in the 35
th minute and CCU led 1-0 at halftime.
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Abigail Hicks drove home a centered pass in the 56
th minute to square the score and Goethe added a penalty with 1:14 left in the game, capping a furious final 10 minutes.
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While the score was still 1-1,
Emma Beck recorded three saves in the final 10 minutes and finished with seven for the match.
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OBU was out-shot 12-7 and put six shots on goal, including three by Goethe and two by
Ruth King.
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With the win, the Lady Bison advance to the NCCAA National Championships in Kissimmee, Florida. The tournament starts Nov. 28.