Tigers Drop Overtime NCAC Decision At Kenyon
Wittenberg falls off pace in league title chase with 3-2 road loss.
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | OT2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Wittenberg | Kenyon |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 16 (12) | 17 (12) |
| Saves | 9 | 10 |
| Fouls | 6 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 4 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
GAMBIER, Ohio - Host Kenyon scored the game-winning goal just 32 seconds into a second overtime session to register a 3-2 upset victory over defending North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) regular season champion Wittenberg.
The loss was Wittenberg's first in league play in 2013, dropping the Tigers to 7-6-3 overall and 3-1-1 in the NCAC. Now in fourth place, Wittenberg has three regular season games remaining - against the three teams ahead of the Tigers in the current conference standings (Allegheny, DePauw and Wooster).
Kenyon improved to 4-9-1 overall and 2-3 in the league with the win.
The two teams played to a scoreless draw over the first 45 minutes, but there was plenty of scoring from that point. Wittenberg broke the ice with a goal from senior Katie Murphey (Toledo, Ohio/Sylvania Northview) at the 63:12 mark, but Kenyon responded forcefully with two goals in a six-minute span to take the lead.
The Tigers got the equalizer in the 88th minute on a goal from senior Erin Rowell (Evanston, Ill./Evanston Twp.). However, Kenyon grabbed the momentum back, outshooting Wittenberg 5-2 in the first overtime before scoring on its first shot of the second extra session.
Kenyon outshot Wittenberg 17-16 in the game, with Murphey, freshman Michelle Brunswick (Middletown, Ohio/Madison) and sophomore Mackenzie Bolon (Columbus, Ohio/Bexley) credited with three attempts apiece. The Tigers held a commanding 9-4 advantage in corner kicks.
Defensively, sophomore goalkeeper Maggie Grieser (St. Paris, Ohio/Graham) finished with nine saves.