Posted: Oct 07, 2023

ONU DEFEATS ROOSEVELT ON THE ROAD

Olivet Nazarene (IL)

(6-2-3, 5-0-1)

Roosevelt (IL)

(4-6-0, 2-4-0)

Final

Olivet Nazarene (IL) (6-2-3, 5-0-1)

Roosevelt (IL) (4-6-0, 2-4-0)

CHICAGO, IL. - The Olivet Nazarene University women's soccer team delivered an impressive performance on the road, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Roosevelt University at Morris Field on Saturday.

First Half: Magic In The 40th Minute

In the opening half, both teams showed great defensive organization, making it challenging for either side to break through. The Tigers finally broke through in the 40th minute, when sophomore defender Teisha Moe capitalized on a brilliantly executed play and slipped the ball past the Roosevelt goalkeeper. With this crucial goal, ONU took a 1-0 lead into halftime, giving them the confidence they needed heading into the second half.

Second Half: Tigers Stand Tall to Secure the Victory

The second half saw the Lakers pressure ONU relentlessly in an attempt to equalize. The Tigers' defense showcased their resilience and determination as they fended off wave after wave of Roosevelt attacks. Freshman goalkeeper Meegan Randall came up with several crucial saves to maintain ONU's slim lead. The final whistle blew, and the Tigers emerged victorious, maintaining their clean sheet and clinching a well-deserved 1-0 win.

Looking Ahead

The Tigers are buzzing with excitement after this hard-fought victory on the road. They will carry this excitement to their next road match against St. Xavier on Oct 11th. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CST at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field.

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