In a game of halves the University of Evansville women’s soccer team earned a, 1-1, tie to UT Martin Thursday night at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
The Aces had control during the first half, recording six shots, to UT Martin’s two. Jayme-Lee Hunter found the back of the net, off a free kick at the top of the box, with less than two minutes in to go in the first half.
UT Martin came back in the second half with some energy, serving up eight shots with four aimed at goal. With just over five minutes left in regulation UT Martin finally found the goal off of the boot of Elin Berggren.
The, 1-1, score would send the match to overtime with neither team finding much momentum, ending the game after a 110-minute battle.
Emily Ormson led the way for the Aces with three shots with one on goal, while Kristen Harvey, Emilie Hill and Alex Eyler also added attempts.
Michaela Till added four saves to her season total, including some massive stops in the second half.
The Purple Aces will take on Southeast Missouri next Friday, Sept. 6 at Arad McCutchan Stadium 7 p.m.
