ADA, Okla. – East Central University soccer secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Oklahoma Baptist University on Saturday at Tiger Soccer Field, celebrating Pink Out with a hard-fought win over the Bisons.
The Tigers and Bisons battled through a scoreless first half, with ECU goalkeeper and the Tiger defense working to keep Oklahoma Baptist off the scoreboard. The Bisons recorded eight shots in the opening period, but ECU held strong to carry a 0-0 tie into halftime.
The defensive battle continued into the second half as both teams looked for the breakthrough. ECU found its opportunity late in the match when
Estrella Hernandez scored in the 79th minute, finishing a pass from
Sophie Maldonado to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead with just over 11 minutes remaining.
ECU's defense held firm down the stretch, with ECU keeper
Alexandra Naill recording 10 saves on the afternoon to preserve the shutout and secure the Pink Out victory. The Bisons finished with 21 shots, including 10 on goal, while ECU tallied 12 shots and six corner kicks.
The Tigers will return to the road for their final away match of the season on Saturday, Oct. 31, traveling to Searcy, Arkansas, to face Harding University at 1 p.m.
