Drexel University Athletics
Sunday, September 13
Easton, Pa.
5:00
Drexel University
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at
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Lafayette
2-4
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OT 3
OT 4
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Drexel
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Lafayette
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Lafayette Edges Women's Soccer in Second Overtime, 2-1
9/13/2009 7:43:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Box Score
Lafayette's Bridget Becker scored early in the second overtime period as the Leopards defeated Drexel, 2-1. The Dragons held a 1-0 lead late, but Lafayette forced overtime with a late goal and won it just three minutes into the second extra frame.
The teams played to a scoreless tie through 45 minutes. Drexel (1-5) finally broke the scoring drought in the 51st minute when a pair of freshmen combined to give the Dragons a one-goal lead. Juliana Speroni scored her second goal of the season after being set up by Alex Vazquez. That goal stood up until the 83rd minute, when Lafayette's (2-4) Olivia Hawes tied it up. It was the fourth time in the last five matches that Drexel's opponent was able to come back and tie the game in the final 10 minutes.
Drexel was outshot in the match, 14-12, but had 13 corner kicks, to six for the Leopards. Nicole Sinclair made five saves in goal for Drexel. Lauren Smedley made seven saves and earned the win for Lafayette.
Drexel has a week off before returning to game action. The Dragons host Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday at Vidas Field. Kick off is set for 1 p.m.
Lafayette's Bridget Becker scored early in the second overtime period as the Leopards defeated Drexel, 2-1. The Dragons held a 1-0 lead late, but Lafayette forced overtime with a late goal and won it just three minutes into the second extra frame.
The teams played to a scoreless tie through 45 minutes. Drexel (1-5) finally broke the scoring drought in the 51st minute when a pair of freshmen combined to give the Dragons a one-goal lead. Juliana Speroni scored her second goal of the season after being set up by Alex Vazquez. That goal stood up until the 83rd minute, when Lafayette's (2-4) Olivia Hawes tied it up. It was the fourth time in the last five matches that Drexel's opponent was able to come back and tie the game in the final 10 minutes.
Drexel was outshot in the match, 14-12, but had 13 corner kicks, to six for the Leopards. Nicole Sinclair made five saves in goal for Drexel. Lauren Smedley made seven saves and earned the win for Lafayette.
Drexel has a week off before returning to game action. The Dragons host Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday at Vidas Field. Kick off is set for 1 p.m.
Team Stats
DREXEL
LAFAYETT
Goals
1
2
Shots
12
14
Shots on Goal
8
7
Saves
5
7
Corners
13
6
Fouls
7
7
Scoring Plays
Speroni, Juliana
Assisted By: Vazquez, Alex
scramble in front, six fed chip to 19, 1
50:47
Hawes, Olivia
Assisted By: Stone, Natalie
20 deflected to line, saved by 9, found
82:34
Becker, Bridget
Assisted By: Kennedy, Caitlin
4 played back to 17, found 16 header ins
101:26
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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