ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland's Kristi Tomczyk scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to defeat Oral Roberts University, 2-1, in conference play, Friday afternoon at the OU Soccer Complex. With the loss, ORU falls to 6-5-1 overall and 1-1-1 in league play, while Oakland improves to 4-6-1 and 3-2-0 in conference.

Tomczyk, who scored both goals for Oakland in the match, notched her first tally in the 27th minute as OU grabbed an early 1-0 lead over ORU. Jessica Boyle was credited with the assist.

ORU rallied to tie the game at 1-1 just before halftime. Senior Correne Walker scored her first goal of the season on a one timer from a pass by Brittany Winslow at the 42:40 mark.

Tomczyk scored her game-winning goal at the 102:45 mark, chipping the ball over goalkeeper Stef Gurley.

Gurley finished with six saves in the losing effort. OU's goalkeeper Kim Herbst came in relief of Elizabeth Watza, who played the first two periods, and earned the win with two saves.

Oakland held a 17-10 advantage in shots, although ORU held a 4-2 in corner kicks.

ORU resumes conference play next Friday, Oct. 12, traveling to Indianapolis, Ind. to play IUPUI at 7 p.m.

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