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Women's Soccer Team Opens Season With 1-0 Win

Women's Soccer Team Opens Season With 1-0 Win

GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 1, Millsaps College 0
Millsaps College Tournament
Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
Jackson, Miss. | Harper Davis Field


THE BASICS
The Eagles opened the second half strong, fueled by a game-winning goal in the 49th minute. Junior forward Amber Taylor came through with the game-winner on an assist from Olivia Allard. The Eagles then played tough defense to keep the Majors out of the net. Sophomore goalkeeper Kiara Henry recorded the shutout. She had two saves.

SCORING SUMMARY
OZARKS – Amber Taylor (Olivia Allard), 48:37

KEY STATISTICS
Amber Taylor netted her first career game-winning goal. The Eagles notched a shutout to open the season. 


OZARKS STARTERS
Kiara Henry, Rebecca McCarron, Micaela Winters, Georgia Warren, Breanna Aguilar, Olivia Allard, Rebecca Peterson, CJ Burns, Christina Waddle, Makayla Davis, Chloe Peacock

OZARKS SUBSTITUTES
Alex Felde, Alexis Woodside, Amber Taylor, Katherine Zamora


QUOTABLE – Head Coach Natalie Dreyer
"The coaching staff is very proud of the overall team effort we showed today. We made some changes at halftime and came out with more intensity. Amber Taylor embraced this mentality and in the first four minutes chased a ball down from a clearance off of Olivia Allard and finished with composure. We are excited about the perseverance the girls displayed and we were pleased with the way they maintained the lead."


EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles continue the Millsaps Tournament and will face Centenary College Sunday, Sept. 3. Game time is 12 p.m.