TULSA, Okla. – Sophomore goalkeeper Sienna Hamilton-Grein made a career-high six saves Thursday night, as the Oral Roberts women's soccer team beat North Dakota State 1-0, at Case Soccer Complex. The win is the 10th of the season for the Golden Eagles, and 50th of Head Coach Austin Risenhoover's career.
ORU controlled the first half, out-shooting North Dakota State 6-3 and holding 60% of possession. The lone goal came in the 32nd minute, when Brianna Castleberry converted a penalty kick following a NDSU handball. Her 12th goal of the season and fourth game-winner.
NDSU pushed hard after halftime, out-shooting the Golden Eagles 6-3 and earning all eight of its corner kicks in the second half. S. Hamilton-Grein made four second half saves in goal to protect the lead and earn the shutout, including a stop on a shot in the final seconds.
Game Notes:
- ORU earns its 10th win of the season, improving to 10-1-4 overall and 4-0-2 in Summit League play.
- The victory is the 50th of Coach Risenhoover's career.
- Castleberry's penalty-kick goal was her 12th of the season.
- Hamilton-Grein made six saves in the shutout.
- ORU and North Dakota State finished even in shots (9-9).
- The Golden Eagles held 54% of possession, while the Bison held an 8-2 edge in corner kicks.
- ORU has reached double digit wins in 3-out-of-5 seasons under Risenhoover.
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles return to Case Soccer Complex on Sunday to host North Dakota at 1:00 p.m. for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day.
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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