Tigers and Quakers Draw after 2OT Match

It took two overtimes for the two teams to call it a night, and after the marathon game the score stood just as it had started earlier in the night, 0-0.

Tigers and Quakers Draw after 2OT Match
September 7, 2016
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WILMINGTON, Ohio—Coming off of a big win against the number ten team in the nation, the Wittenberg Tigers women's soccer program traveled to Wilmington on Wednesday night to take on OAC foe Wilmington. It took two overtimes for the two teams to call it a night, and after the marathon game the score stood just as it had started earlier in the night, 0-0. The Tigers had their opportunities, producing 14 total shots, including 7 on goal, while the Tiger defense was stifling, holding the Quakers to just six total shots on the night. The tie brings the Tigers 2016 campaign to an even 1-1-1, while the Quakers move to 0-1-2. Wittenberg returns to action against another OAC team, as the Tigers travel up interstate 70 to Columbus to take on Capital University on September 10. Kickoff for the non-conference matchup is set for 1:00PM.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • Lauren Hofer managed to get three shots off for the Tigers, with two of them on net in the double-overtime stalemate.
  • Hannah Wilson stood tall for all 110 minutes on Wednesday, handling both Quaker shots on goal and recording two saves.
  • Wittenberg controlled the second half, running their offense at will, producing seven total shots.

FROM THE BENCH

  • "We dominated from start to finish in tonight's match but just could not find a way to breakthrough...We are very dissapointed that we did not come away with a win," said Head Coach Matt Fannon.

UP NEXT

  • The Tigers take on Capital University in Columbus on Saturday, as kickoff is set for 1:00PM.