Missouri State Women's Soccer Squad Advances to MVC Semifinals
November 06, 2008 | Women's Soccer
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After 110 scoreless minutes, the Bears edged the Bluejays in the shootout, earning the win and moving on the next round in the league’s tourney.
Sophomore defender Jordan Reppell fired the first shot of the shootout but her shot was rejected by Creighton’s keeper Kristen Casey. The Jays all-time leading scorer, Marcy Gans would take the first shot for Creighton. Gans sent a shot that was saved by
The next four players to fire shots alternated scores. Creighton’s Lindsay Vaught and Shawn Magrum each found the back of the net for the Bluejays.
Senior midfielder Allison Osmundson netted her shot in the fourth round to give the Bears a 3-2 lead over CU. Emily Orbell’s attempt to tie the shootout for Creighton bounced off the post and went wide, leaving
The Bears recorded a season high 19 shots in the contest as the Bluejays tabbed 17. Goalkeeper Jasper tallied nine saves, earning the win and her seventh shutout on the season.
The Bears offense was led by Osmundson who posted five shots with one on goal. Aguilar and Caroline Sweeney each posted four shots in the match.
Notes: The match endured a 1-hour, 12-minute lighting delay.
