FORT WORTH, TX: A goal in the 99th minute from
Lauren Kee lifted the Texas Wesleyan University Women's soccer team (8-4, 4-2 SAC) to a 1-0 win over Sooner Athletic Conference foe Wayland Baptist University (4-8-2, 4-2-1 SAC) at Martin Field on Tuesday.
The Lady Rams had several dangerous corner kicks in the first half, but could not elude the Pioneer defense. Texas Wesleyan led 12-9 in shots and 3-1 in corner kicks in the first period.
Kee just missed a goal in the 61st minute.
Alexis Michaelkovich took a throw from the near sideline that found Kee's head, but the ball hit the post and bounced out. The Lady Rams continued to dominate the shot count at 23-12 through 90 minutes; however the shot on goal tally was just 7-5.
Goalkeepers
Nikki Lockwood (TWU) and Bailey Stengler (WBU) were up to the task and the scoreless contest moved into overtime.
Less than a minute into the extra period, Wayland's Tori Nimitz found Heather Terbush for a header in the box that Lockwood was just able to turn away. The Lady Rams recovered from that scare and set the table for Kee's heroics which came with just 1:48 to play in the first overtime period.
"Just an incredible game for both teams from start to finish tonight," commented head coach
Josh Gibbs. "Shiloh always does a great job with his team. They are organized, hardworking, and dangerous. Tonight was no different. It's a shame someone had to lose such a great game."
For the game, the Rams led 25-14 in shots, while Wayland Baptist led 4-3 in corner kicks. Lockwood (8-4) made six saves in the win. Stengler made eight stops for the Pioneers.
"I was very proud of my team," Gibbs continued. "They gave a maximum effort and then some. They believed they would win from the opening whistle and made it happen against a very tough opponent. I can't describe how proud I am of these young women other than that I am lucky to be their coach. It's a great honor."
The Lady Rams will return to action on Saturday, when they travel to Siloam Springs, AR, to take on John Brown University. That SAC game is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. start.
Ramblings
- The win snapped a two-game losing skid for the Lady Rams, who avoided dropping three in a row for the first time since September of 2012.
- The Rams are now 9-6-1 all-time in SAC play, 7-1 vs. Wayland Baptist, and 1-4 vs. John Brown.
- The goal was the 14th of Kee's career including 3 game-winners and 2 overtime goals.
