Women's Soccer
 

October 7, 2007

Tigers Survive Late Charge by Rhodes to Win in Double OT

Trinity (8-3, 3-0) led 1-0 at the half, scoring in the 13th minute of the game.  The Tigers then took a 2-0 lead in the 67th minute, and seemed to take full control of the game.

Rhodes would not go quietly, though, pushing across its first goal at 81:11, then tying the game 37 seconds later to force overtime.

Michelle Grambeau took a short corner from Bekah Gabay for the first goal of the game, then Jennifer Wray found the back of the net after crosses by Brianna Young and Jasmine Martin.  Young crossed the ball from the right side, but no one was able to get on the end of it in front of the net.  Martin picked it up quickly on the left side, then crossed it back into the box where Wray was able to score the second goal of the game.

The first goal for Rhodes came from Karli Alvino on a rebound shot by Allison Graham.  Graham's shot was saved by Alexandra Blake, but the ball bounced off the post and was ricocheted back to Alvino for the score.  Bailey Morgan then took a corner from Caroline Voelkel and went top shelf for the equalizing goal. 

In the first overtime, Rhodes had the only shot for either team, which required a save from Trinity GK Jennifer Fifield.  Trinity controlled the tempo of the second overtime, forcing Rhodes to play tough defense to keep the Tigers from scoring - a feat they were able to accomplish until the final seconds.

With 18 seconds left, after Rhodes keeper Becca Clarin had already saved four shots - including one in the second OT - Trinity was able to find the back of the net for the game-winning goal. 

Grambeau took a pass from in front of the box from Jordan Azar, gained full control of the ball, and ripped a shot into the net, prompting a celebration from the Tigers.  Trinity remains undefeated in SCAC play with the win.

Trinity will face Austin College on Sunday, October 14, in Sherman, Texas.  The Tigers return home on October 19 against DePauw, followed by a Sunday afternoon game with Centre.