ONU outshot John Carrol by 20 yesterday afternoon in Ada in the OAC Semi Final Tournament. Even though only 1 shot found the back of the net, that's all the Polar Bears needed to advance to the OAC Tournament finals for the third consecutive season. ONU created some very dangerous chances in the first half, but a stubborn defense and good goal keeping kept the score at 0-0. The Polar Bears came out strong in the 2nd half where their hard work and the desire to make the finals paid off. Jamie Eiben flicked a ball to a streaking Kaitlin Sanders just a 1:30 into the half. Sanders beat 2 players and smacked a ball past the JCU goal keeper making the score 1-0. The lone goal was all the Polar Bears needed to win the match and advance to the OAC Tournament Finals. Sophmore GK Kristen Dewees and her defense recorded their 10th shutout on the season, only facing a few shots for 90 minutes.
"What a fantastic team performance today", said ONU Head Coach Mark Batman. "The girls were determined, they didn't get frustrated after creating so many good scoring chances, and they defended extremely well. We are playing very well right now and with a ton of confidence. I think we have a great shot to finally bring home the tournament championship this coming Saturday."
ONU will face Otterbein College on Saturday at 2p in Westerville. Thanks to all who made the trip on Wednesday. We hope to see you all for an exciting rematch with the Cardinals.
"What a fantastic team performance today", said ONU Head Coach Mark Batman. "The girls were determined, they didn't get frustrated after creating so many good scoring chances, and they defended extremely well. We are playing very well right now and with a ton of confidence. I think we have a great shot to finally bring home the tournament championship this coming Saturday."
ONU will face Otterbein College on Saturday at 2p in Westerville. Thanks to all who made the trip on Wednesday. We hope to see you all for an exciting rematch with the Cardinals.
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