Women's Soccer Team Dominates Regular Season Opener

Rebecca Peterson recorded three assists in a 5-0 win over MacMurray College Saturday.

GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 5, MacMurray College 0
Records: University of the Ozarks (1-0-0), MacMurray College (0-2-0)
Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018
Clarksville, Ark. | Hurie Soccer Field


THE BASICS
The Eagles opened the regular season in grand fashion scoring five goals while posting a shutout against MacMurray College Saturday. The Eagles held a 4-0 halftime lead as it dominated the visitors from Illinois. The Eagles were on the offensive attack and held possession of the ball most of the day. The home team had 17 shots in the first half alone. Skylar Brown quickly put the Eagles in front 1-0 with a goal in the third minute. The freshman rebounded a ball in the box and ripped past the keeper.  Angelica Najera followed with a goal in the 11th minute and Joey Long scored in the 27th minute to put the Eagles ahead 3-0. Lara Wadle added another goal in the 34th minute to top off a dominant first half. Wadle chipped one in over the keeper's head. Finally, Amber Taylor connected on a shot in the 66th minute for a second half goal. In all, the Eagles accounted for 25 shots, while only allowing one shot. 

SCORING SUMMARY
2:58 - Skylar Brown (Rebecca Peterson) - Off rebound in the box
10:16 - Angelica Najera (Skylar Brown) - Break-away
26:09 - Joey Long (Rebecca Peterson) - Off corner
33:19 - Lara Wadle (unassisted) - Shot over keeper's head
65:10 - Amber Taylor (Rebecca Peterson) - Ripped past keeper

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles scored four goals in the first half to control the match. The Eagles recorded 25 shots.

OZARKS STARTERS
Kiara Henry, Joey Long, Chance Koy, Madison Chaney, Breanna Aguilar, Skylar Brown, Rebecca Peterson, CJ Burns, Christina Waddle, Angelica Najera, Falon Hanson

OZARKS SUBSTITUTES
Gracie Millar, Lara Wadle, Amber Taylor, Lalli Aceves, Sierra Lasher, Makayla Davis, Olivia Allard, Micaela Winters, Katherine Zamora, Camyren Antu

EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles will travel to Batesville to take on Lyon College September 3.