ONU Onto the Next Round of NCAA's!

The Polar Bears have advanced onto the second round of the NCAA Tournament! Northern earned their first ever NCAA tournament win by defeating The University of Scranton 1-0. It was a great atmosphere for soccer in Ada and the game did not disappoint. Both teams battled 90 minutes and more to keep their seasons alive. The regulation period ended in a stalemate with Northern taking the edge in shots. Great team defense and some early key saves from Erin Waehner kept the Royals at bay. The Polar Bears were able to gain momentum as the final 45 worn down with some dangerous scoring chances created by Alyssa Merrick and Kristina Klusek that just missed the back of the net. With renewed energy to find the game winner, the Polar Bears picked up where they left of in regulation and pressed the Royals in the first overtime period. With minutes to go in overtime Abbie Schauble and Fran Federle battled in the midfield to win the ball, Schauble played a ball into Sami Atkinson who sent a long lofted cross to the back post. Waiting for the incoming ball was Kristina Klusek who took the ball on the full volley and ripped it into the Scranton net for the win. With the win, the Polar Bears return to action tomorrow as they take on Ithaca College. Ithaca beat Illinois Wesleyan in overtime to advance on to Sunday's match. Kick off in Ada will be at 1pm.