The Pirates fought to continue their four-game winning streak this weekend on the road against the George Fox Bruins and the Pacific University Boxers.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the women’s soccer team clenched a 1-0 victory over George Fox University in the Northwest Conference. At the end of regulation play the game was tied at zero.
The Pirates entered overtime with confidence and within three minutes, sophomore forward Corey Druffel had scored the winning goal and the Pirates’ streak was safe another day.
“We had several close shots on goal. As a team, we played the better game, and we definitely deserved the win,” senior midfielder Lindsey Oakes said.
“We came out really strong as a team and demonstrated excellent perseverance,” Oakes said. “Our defense played exceptionally well. Miranda Cosand, Anisa Babar, and Carly Shilperoort did exceptionally well and helped keep us in both of the games [this weekend].”
Coming off Saturday’s win with confidence, the Pirates took the field against the Pacific Boxers. After an unfortunate turn of events, and a couple unfortunate bounces, the game seemed to be playing to the Boxers’ advantage.
The Pirates entered the second half trailing their opponents by two.
With their winning streak in grave danger the Pirates took the field for the second half, hoping to turn things around and with utter determination, they did just that.
Senior forward Jenny Kryzmowski and freshman defender Kelsey Griswald capitalized on two integral opportunities thanks to assists from sophomore midfielder Allie Smith and junior forward Elizabeth Mattila, respectively. This was enough to tie the score, for the time being.
With the score tied, for the second time that weekend, the Pirates prepared for overtime once more. And once again the ball bounced in Whitworth’s favor.
With the game under control and their composure regained, the Pirates finished what they started.
In the 93rd minute of play, Oakes, off of Mattila’s second successful cross of the afternoon, gave the Pirates the edge they needed to finish the game on top.
“This weekend proves that with good effort, anything is possible,” Oakes said.
The Pirates learned the value of teamwork firsthand this weekend and they hope that such lessons will make them even stronger in their pursuit of a conference title.
Next week the Pirates will go on the road to take on Willamette and Linfield College.
Kara Heatherly also contributed to this report.
Contact Danielle Douvikas at danielle.douvikas@whitworthian.com.
Women’s soccer snags fifth OT win
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Updated: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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