The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 2 – South Dakota St. 3
Record: ORU (12-4-2, 6-1-1) – SDSU (10-2-6, 4-1-3)
Location: Kirkland Athletic Complex (Broken Arrow, OK)

TULSA, Okla. – After leveling the score at two just 17 minutes into play, the Oral Roberts women's soccer team slipped to South Dakota State on Sunday afternoon.

The result moves the Golden Eagles to 12-4-2 overall and 6-1-1 in Summit League play to conclude the regular season.

It didn't take long for action to begin, as the Jackrabbits netted back-to-back goals before the seven-minute mark. ORU responded quickly when Marlee Fort tallied her fourth goal of the season in the ninth minute, assisted by Julia Thasaphong and Brianna Castleberry. Genesis Helsley followed with her sixth goal of the year in the 17th minute, slotting a pass from Castleberry between a Jackrabbit defender and the goalkeeper.

In similar fashion to the first 45 minutes, SDSU came out strong to start the second half, netting the game-winning goal in the 47th minute.

Inside the Box Score

• Oral Roberts totaled 14 shots to the Jackrabbits' eight, holding the advantage in shots on goal, 8-5.
• Haley Nichols led the Golden Eagles with three shots, placing two on target.
• ORU held the edge in corner kicks, 7-6.
• Goalkeeper Jessica Reiss recorded two saves.
• Four Golden Eagles played all 90 minutes, while four others logged 60 or more minutes of action.

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