The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 2 – Tulsa 1
Record: ORU (1-1-2) – Tulsa (0-4)
Location: Hurricane Stadium (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

TULSA, Okla. – For the first time in 16 years, the Oral Roberts women's soccer team defeated Tulsa in dramatic fashion Sunday evening, 2-1, at Hurricane Stadium.

After trailing by one at the 51^st minute, the Golden Eagles would rally to claim their first win at Tulsa in 20 years and snapped a 16 year losing streak against TU.

The Golden Eagles battled closely with Tulsa in the first half. Neither team could find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes as they went into the break tied, 0-0. Both ORU and Tulsa turned up the heat in the second half, but the Golden Eagles tallied more shots on goal than their opponent.

Kayla Fernandez got Tulsa on the board first after she headed in a pass by Liz Campbell in the 51^st minute to put Tulsa up, 1-0.

ORU would not be denied as the Golden Eagles turned up the intensity 20 minutes later. Junior Ava Crimmings, in her first action of the season, headed in a perfect ball from Samantha See off a free kick to even the score, 1-1, in the 70^th minute.

Oral Roberts would then capitalize on a Tulsa turnover 90 seconds later when sophomore Carty Kingsbury connected off a touch by Abigail Hoffman to put the Golden Eagles up, 2-1. From there, ORU played strong defense and maintained possession for the remainder of the match to defeat its cross-town rival for the first time since 2007.

Inside the Box Score

Goalkeeper Alexa Riefer has continued her impressive start to the season, notching four saves in tonight's contest and played all 90 minutes.

ORU is continuing to flex their deep and talented roster, with 23 players making an appearance and impact in the game.

Defenders Elle Abbey and Jordyn Blackburn made a statement on the back line tonight as they both played all 90 minutes.

The Golden Eagles had a higher shot-on-goal percentage of 62.5 percent compared to Tulsa's 28.6 percent.

Up Next
 
The Golden Eagles will hit the road this week as they take on Missouri State in Springfield, Missouri, on Thursday, August 31 at 6 p.m.
 
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