ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas – The Ouachita women's soccer team improved to 2-0 in Great American Conference play with a 3-0 win over Oklahoma Baptist on Wednesday afternoon.
The first half began in exciting fashion with the Tigers taking the early 1-0 lead. Following an Oklahoma Baptist foul,
Isabella Savattere took a free kick in the 3rd minute and sent it to the top right portion of the net, her first goal of the season and fourth of her career.
Ouachita dominated in the first half offensively, taking the 11-5 advantage in shots over the Bison and 6-3 edge in shots on goal.
The score and momentum stayed in favor of the Tigers as the second half progressed.
In the 53rd minute,
Lily Ahlers scored her first collegiate goal when she sent a ball to the top right corner of the net, on an assist from
McKenna Wright, giving the Tigers the 2-0 lead.
Twenty minutes later,
Olivia Erskine found the back of the net, her first goal of the season, on an assist from
Karlie Kizer, extending the Ouachita lead to 3-0.
Dominique Klujian picked up her second shutout of the season after recording five saves.
The Tigers will take on Southern Nazarene on Saturday, September 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. in Bethany, Oklahoma.
