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Schmidt Nets Game-Winner To Win Thriller

Savannah Solloway celebrates a goal.

GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 2, Southwestern Christian University 1
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-2-0), Southwestern Christian University (3-4-0)
Friday, September 22, 2023
Clarksville, Ark.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles posted a thrilling 2-1 win over Southwestern Christian University Friday afternoon on a game-winning goal from Taliana Schmidt with less than one minute to play. Schmidt's highlight reel goal was set up on a beautiful ball from Nadia Martinez into the box. Schmidt headed the ball into the back of the net with 50 seconds remaining to send her teammates into a celebration. The Eagles got another goal off a header in the first half to lead 1-0 at halftime. This time, Halley Wheeler took a free kick and launched it toward Savannah Solloway, who finished it with a header past the keeper in the 13th minute. Southwestern Christian scored the equalizer in the 61st minute. The Eagles' win was extra sweet as they rebounded from a heart-breaking loss against Hendrix College earlier in the week. 

SCORING SUMMARY
12:24-Savannah Solloway
60:44-Eveyn Nejera
89:08-Taliana Schmidt

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles posted the game-winner in thrilling fashion with less than one minute to go as Taliana Schmidt headed in a ball on a perfect pass from Nadia Martinez.

EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles will begin conference play September 28 against Sul Ross State University at home. The Eagles will then host Howard Payne University September 30 for Homecoming and Senior Day.