SHAWNEE – Two teams – Oklahoma Baptist and Ouachita – both with unblemished Great American Conference marks at 2-0-1, meet on Wednesday at Kluck Field.
This has been one of the most competitive series for the Bison. In 22 matches over the Division II era, the green and gold lead 12-8-2. A season ago, coach
Mike White's team won both regular-season matchups before falling in the GAC Tournament Final at home to the Tigers.
Of note, the Bison have won three straight times in Arkadelphia. The last Tigers win at home was Oct. 3, 2019 by a 2-1 count.
Here are notes on both teams heading into the first-place match.
Bison Notes
- The Bison are coming off a dominant 4-0 win against East Central a week ago.
- Senior Olivia Kenas was named GAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 8. She's the first player in the GAC's existence (2011-present) to earn both honors at the same time.
- Kenas is tied for the conference lead with three goals as well.
- Fellow classmate Alanna Bloomingdale has registered three assists this fall. That's slotted No. 2 in the league.
- Plus, Ashely Bell has two helpers for the Bison while Hali White and Emma Teague each have scored twice. That positions those three in the top-six of the GAC in those categories.
- Freshman keeper Claire Stoermer ranks second in the conference in save percentage (.809) and goals against average (1.12). The Texas, Tyler native has also registered clean sheets in three of the last four contests.
Tigers Notes
- Ouachita defeated Southwestern Oklahoma State 3-0 on Oct. 5.
- The Tigers are playing at home for the seventh time in nine matches on Wednesday. Ouachita is 2-2-1 at Kluck Field.
- Hattie Gardner leads the Tigers offensively. She ranks first in the GAC in shots (3.25) and tied for first with three goals.
- Teammate Teagan Jaussi leads the team and conference with four assists. She is also the conference leader with two game-winning goals.
- Carina Chavarria was named GAC Goalkeeper of the Week on Oct. 8. She has the fourth-best GAA at 1.81 but is ranked seventh in save percentage (.697).
