TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team won its 11th game of the season Sunday afternoon, beating North Dakota, 1-0, at Case Soccer Complex.
The only goal came in the 11th minute, as Brianna Castleberry converted a penalty kick for her 13th goal of the season, the second straight match deciding the game from the spot.
ORU controlled the match from there, holding 66% of possession and out-shooting North Dakota 8-4. The Golden Eagles earned seven corner kicks to the Fighting Hawks' one. Alyson Sebban needed only one save to record the shutout, stopping a first-half shot from Viktoria Filsner in the 41st minute.
UND managed just one shot on target all afternoon, and the Golden Eagles added a few late chances through Castleberry, Cameron Silva and Genesis Helsley to try to put the match away.
Game Notes:
- ORU improves to 11-1-4 overall and 5-0-2 in Summit League play, extending its unbeaten conference run to seven matches.
- Castleberry's penalty kick was her 13th goal of the season. She has scored on a penalty kick in back-to-back games.
- Sebban made one save in the shutout and improves to 9-1-4 on the season.
- The Golden Eagles out-shot North Dakota 8-4, held a 7-1 edge in corner kicks and controlled 66% of possession.
- The shutout is the ninth of the season for the ORU defense.
Up Next:
Oral Roberts closes out its home schedule on Saturday, Oct. 24, hosting Kansas City on Senior Night at Case Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
