The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 1 – NDSU 0
Record: ORU (6-4-3), (3-1-0) – NDSU (4-5-5), (0-2-3)
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's soccer team defeated NDSU Thursday night at the Case Soccer Complex, extending their winning streak to three.

The Golden Eagles and Bison played a physical first half. The ORU defensive line made it difficult on NDSU's attackers from start to finish, allowing only two shots in the first half.

The offense matched the defensive efforts, maintaining a constant pressure on the Bison backline and notching nine shots in the first half.

Both teams went into the break scoreless.

The Golden Eagles returned with a composure and competitiveness that rattled the Bison.

In the 70th minute, midfielder Kennedy Langebartels was fouled from behind inside the box and rewarded with a penalty kick. Langebartels calmly walked up to the ball and struck it into the bottom right corner of the goal, giving ORU a 1-0 lead.

The Golden Eagles would carry this lead with them to the finish as the outlasted NDSU for the remaining 20 minutes.

Inside the Box Score

• Langebartels' goal was her second of the year and gave her seven points on the season.
• Keeper Alexa Riefer recorded her first shutout of the season, making one save in the match.
• ORU outshot the Bison 15-4 and 9-1 in shots on goal.
• Forward Samantha See led the Golden Eagles in shots with two, putting them both on goal.
• The defensive backline led by Gabrielle Abbey, Alani Chaple, and Jordyn Blackburn earned their second shutout of the year, allowing just four shots by NDSU.
• ORU utilized 23 players in the match while the Bison limited their rotation to 14.
• Abbey and Chaple played all 90 minutes tonight, giving Head Coach Austin Risenhoover constant veteran leadership in the backfield.
• Between the 58th and the 89th minute, four yellow cards were issued to NDSU personnel, including Head Coach Mike Regan.

Up Next
 
The Golden Eagles continue their weekend home stand as they take on St. Thomas on Sunday, October 8 at 1 p.m. from the Case Soccer Complex.
 
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