SEARACY, Arkansas – The Ouachita women's soccer team fell to Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 3-0, Friday afternoon in the Great American Conference tournament semifinals.
Southwestern Oklahoma State wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, taking a 1-0 lead just 1:52 into the match.
Ouachita looked to respond as
Isabella Savattere recorded the Tigers' first shot attempt in the 14th minute.
Lennon Porter followed with a blocked attempt in the 20th minute, while Savattere and
McKenna Wright added opportunities later in the half.
The Bulldogs doubled their advantage in the 36th minute to give Southwestern Oklahoma State a 2-0 lead heading into halftime.
The Tigers came out with increased offensive pressure in the second half, creating several opportunities to cut into the deficit.
Reese Brown put an attempt on target in the 47th minute, while Savattere forced a save from Southwestern Oklahoma State goalkeeper Emma Young in the 59th minute.
Porter continued the offensive push with a shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the SWOSU goalkeeper was there to make another stop and preserve the Bulldogs' two-goal advantage.
Southwestern Oklahoma State extended its lead in the 75th minute to make it 3-0.
Despite the three-goal deficit, Ouachita continued to battle offensively in the closing minutes.
Olivia Erskine recorded a shot on target in the 81st minute, while Savattere added another attempt shortly afterward.
Brookelyn Babb registered the Tigers' final shot in the 88th minute, but Ouachita was unable to find the back of the net.
Savattere led the Tigers offensively with a match-high five shots, including one on goal. Porter added two shots with one on target, while Brown and Erskine each recorded a shot on goal. Klujian played all 90 minutes in goal for Ouachita, finishing with four saves.
Ouachita finishes the season with a 7-7-5 record overall.
