The Basics
Score: Missouri State 2, Oral Roberts 1
Site: Springfield, MO | Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium
 
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team (2-2-1) lost in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night as Missouri State (2-2-1) scored the game-winner in the final ten minutes of action.
 
After a scoreless first half, the Bears struck first in the 50th minute and took a 1-0 lead. Just nine minutes later, Kennedy Langebartels evened the score at one apiece when she net her second goal of the season. After a beautiful pass from Pamela Caballeros, Langebartels buried the shot just inside the right post to tie things up.
 
In the 82nd minute, Missouri State got a lucky bounce inside the six yard box that managed to sneak inside the post to take a 2-1 lead. Despite their best efforts late, the Golden Eagles were unable to find the net again, eventually falling 2-1.
 
Notables

• Langebartels scored her second goal of the season, while Caballeros added her second assist.
• With the assist, Caballeros becomes the first Golden Eagle to reach double-digit points this season.
• ORU and Missouri State both took 12 shots and landed six shots on goal in the match.
• Throughout the game, the Golden Eagles earned eight corner kicks, including five in the second half.
•  Langebartels led ORU with three shots taken, while Samantha See, Marta Nieto, Sophie Nash, and Martha Helsee each took a pair.
• Michele Bonifacio and Jordyn Blackburn each played the full 90 minutes as field players.

Up Next
ORU will look to bounce back on Sunday afternoon as they travel to Conway, Arkansas to take on the University of Central Arkansas. First touch from Conway will be at 1 PM.
 
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