SHAWNEE -- Oklahoma Baptist secured a 3-2 comeback victory over Rogers State in a thrilling soccer match on Wednesday at the OBU Soccer Complex. OBU improved to 1-3 while the visiting Hillcats dropped go 1-4.
After a scoreless first half, the game exploded into action early in the second. RSU struck first in the 49th minute when Taylor Colmo found the back of the net, assisted by Amber Arnold. However, OBU quickly responded with
Olivia Kenas scoring in the 51st from an assist by
Ashley Bell. With Bell navigating the right side of the 18, she crossed a pass to the left and watched as Kenas finished for the team's first goal of 2024.
Just seconds later, RSU reclaimed the lead through another goal by Colmo, assisted by Brooke Hartshorn. OBU, determined not to be outdone, equalized again in the 73rd minute when
Emma Teague converted an assist from
Krissy Fulton. During that second OBU goal, Fulton tapped a pass over to Teague who then shot the left corner of the Hillcats net.
The game remained tense until the 85th minute when
Alanna Bloomingdale netted the decisive goal, sealing the 3-2 victory for the home side. The final tally came after Rogers State's goalie mishit a ball right to Bloomingdale who finished from about 10 yards out.
Both teams were active offensively, with OBU outshooting RSU 20-11. RSU goalkeeper Marlou Frieling made six saves, while OBU's
Claire Stoermer recorded three saves.
Next on the schedule for the Bison is another home date on Sept. 21 against No. 4 (United Soccer Coaches) Central Missouri. Kickoff is slated for noon.
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