In a Missouri Valley Conference Friday night showdown at Arad McCutchan Stadium, the University of Evansville women’s soccer team came out on top 1-0 in double overtime against Northern Iowa.
During regulation UNI held the lead on shot attempts, 14-4, with five aimed at goal. Junior goalkeeper Lauren Fischer made some clutch saves including a near goal in the 39th minute that was pulled back just in time.
15 seconds into the second overtime of the match, Emily Ormson intercepted a pass back by the Panthers and found a path to get to the open field. Ormson went half the length of the field to find the back of the net to secure the victory for the Purple Aces.
Ormson led the way with two shots, along with Emily Wolak, Abby Phelps, Emily Olson and Maria Alexopoulos all with a shot each.
The victory marks the first during head coach Chris Phau’s second tenure leading the Aces.
Evansville will next see action on Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. as they take on Southern Illinois on the road.
