VERMILLION, S.D. – Addy Johnson scored her third goal of the season, as the Oral Roberts women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against South Dakota at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex. The result moves Oral Roberts to 9-1-4 overall and 3-0-2 in Summit League play, while South Dakota improves to 4-4-5 (1-1-3).
ORU controlled the run of play for much of the match, holding a 63% possession advantage and out-shooting the Coyotes 16-8. The Golden Eagles broke through in the 37th minute, as Johnson scored off an assist from Amaris Hamilton-Grein to give ORU a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
That lead held deep into the second half as ORU continued to generate chances, but South Dakota found a late equalizer in the 85th minute. Mali Van Meeteren buried her first goal of the season off a feed from Sam Luft to level the match at 1-1.
Neither side could find a winner in the closing minutes.
Alyson Sebban made two saves in the draw, while South Dakota's Cambell Fischer turned away four shots to help the Coyotes escape with a home point.
Game Notes:
- ORU remains unbeaten in Summit League play at 3-0-2, moving to 9-1-4 overall on the season.
- Johnson's goal was her third of the season.
- Hamilton-Grein recorded her second assist of the season.
- The Golden Eagles out-shot South Dakota 16-8 for the match, including an 5-3 edge in shots on goal.
- Sebban made two saves in the draw, improving her season record to 8-1-4.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles return home for a pair of home Summit League games next week, as they welcome North Dakota State (Oct. 15) and North Dakota (Oct. 18) to Case Soccer Complex.
For the latest information on ORU women's soccer, follow @ORUWSoccer on Instagram, X, and Facebook, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com.
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