Box Score The Basics
Score: Tulsa 2, Oral Roberts 1
Site: Tulsa, Oklahoma | Case Soccer Complex
 
TULSA, Okla. – In a Sunday night matchup against their crosstown rivals, the Oral Roberts women's soccer team (3-4-1) fell to the University of Tulsa (4-3-1) by a score of 2-1. The Golden Hurricane were consistent in launching shots, attempting 25 throughout the match.
 
Tulsa got on the scoreboard in the 11th minute to take an early 1-0 over the Golden Eagles. Despite ripping off 12 shots in the first half, the Golden Hurricane only managed to find the back of the net once, taking a one goal lead into the break.
 
After halftime, Tulsa added their second goal in the 68th minute to push their lead to two. Just nineteen second later, ORU responded and cut the deficit in half when Mia Kitterman scored her first goal of the season. Kitterman used a great pass from Samantha See to bring the game within one, giving See her fourth assist of the season.
 
The Golden Hurricane continued their offensive barrage into the closing minutes of the match. In the 88th minute, Tulsa nearly pushed their lead back to two goals but a miraculous save from Jordyn Blackburn kept ORU within striking distance. Unfortunatley, the Golden Eagles could not capitalize on the opportunity, falling 2-1 on Sunday night.
 
Notables

• Tulsa outshot ORU 28-5 on Sunday night.
• Louisa Ramsauer matched her season-high with nine saves, reaching the mark for the third time this season.
• Sophie Nash landed a pair of shots on goal to lead ORU.
• Michaela Johnson logged the full 90 minutes as a defender.
• Gabrielle Abbey made her season debut for the Golden Eagles, playing 62 minutes.

 
Up Next
ORU will finish up their two game home stand on Thursday night against Weber State. The Wildcats are struggling to find their groove offensively, coming into the contest at 2-4 on the season. First touch from the Case Soccer Complex will take place at 7 PM and can be viewed for free on the ORU Sports Network.
 
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