BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team battled back from an early deficit Thursday night, defeating South Dakota State, 2-1, at Fishback Soccer Park. With the win, the Golden Eagles improve to 9-1-3 overall and 3-0-1 in Summit League play.
South Dakota State struck first, as Katelyn Beulke capitalized on a counterattack in the 10th minute, finishing off an assist from Ellie Gusman and Hannah Langstaff to give the Jackrabbits an early 1-0 lead. The score stayed that way through halftime despite the shot count being even at 4-4 and ORU generating four corner kicks to SDSU's one.
The Golden Eagles took over in the second half, out-shooting South Dakota State 13-5 after the break. Cameron Silva leveled the match in the 73rd minute, finishing off a feed from Genesis Helsley to make it 1-1. ORU completed the comeback in the 85th minute, as Layney Molini scored the eventual game-winner off a combination from Keira Floyd and Marlee Fort.
Alyson Sebban made three saves in the win, while South Dakota State's Mallorie Benhart turned away five shots in the loss.
Game Notes:
- ORU improves to 9-1-3 overall and 3-0-1 in Summit League play, extending its unbeaten conference run to four matches.
- The Golden Eagles out-shot South Dakota State 17-9 for the match, including a dominant 13-5 edge in the second half.
- Silva's equalizer was her third goal of the season, bringing her point total to 14.
- Molini's game-winner was her first of the season and first of her ORU career.
- Floyd's assist was the first of her collegiate career.
- This is the first time in program history the Golden Eagles have won in Brookings, SD.
Up Next:
ORU continues their South Dakota road trip and Summit League play as they take on the Coyotes of South Dakota on Sunday (Oct. 11). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. from First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex.
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