University of the Ozarks Athletics issued the following announcement on Sept. 25.
GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 1, Sul Ross State University 0
Records: University of the Ozarks (2-4-1, 1-1-0 ASC), Sul Ross State University (1-3-0, 0-2-0 ASC)
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021
Clarksville, Ark. | Hurie Soccer Field
THE BASICS
The Eagles posted a 1-0 win over American Southwest Conference opponent Sul Ross State University Saturday behind a strong defensive effort and a clutch goal from Hannah Smith. The Eagles displayed an especially strong second half determination to fuel the shutout. The Eagles out shot the Lobos 10-5 in the second half and held a 5-0 corner kicks advantage. The Eagles forced Sul Ross State goalkeeper Alitzel Ybarra into seven saves in the final 45 minutes of play. Just before Smith's game-winner, Breezie Davis took a shot that appeared to be headed toward a score, but Ybarra made a leaping save to keep the match scoreless. But just five minutes later, Smith provided the heroics as she weaved her way around a defender and placed a perfect ball past Ybarra. Jessica Alvarado set up the goal with a beautiful pass. With the Eagles on the attack, Davis nearly scored again. This time, Davis had an open look in the box, but Ybarra somehow made a diving save in goal. Eight different Eagle players recorded shots. Grace Houchin posted the shutout in goal in her first start at Ozarks. She had three saves.
COACH DREYER QUOTES
"I am very proud of our ladies for responding after a tough result on Thursday. We have been working extremely hard and playing good soccer and they deserved every bit of the win today. This is the result we needed before heading to Texas next week."
SCORING SUMMARY
75:34 - Hannah Smith (Jessica Alvarado)
KEY STATISTICS
Hannah Smith's first goal of the season couldn't have been more clutch as the junior forward scored late in the match for the game-winner.
EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles will travel to Texas for a match against Mary Hardin-Baylor September 25 and Concordia University Texas October 2.
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Source: University of the Ozarks Athletics
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