ADA, Oklahoma - The Ouachita Baptist women's soccer team scored three second-half goals to pull away from East Central and earn a 3-1 victory Saturday afternoon.
McKenna Wright tied her career-high for goals in a game with two.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, the Tigers broke through early in the second half.
McKenna Wright put Ouachita on the board in the 48th minute with an assist from
Lennon Porter, giving the Tigers a 1-0 advantage.
Just over seven minutes later, Ouachita doubled its lead. Wright found the back of the net again in the 55th minute, on another assist from
Lennon Porter, putting the Tigers ahead 2-0.
Ouachita continued to pressure the East Central defense, and
Christina Alvarez added another goal, her first collegiate goal, in the 62nd minute to extend the advantage to 3-0.
East Central responded late, scoring at 86:55 to cut the deficit to 3-1 and spoiling the shutout for Ouachita. The Tigers, however, held off the late challenge to secure the victory.
Ouachita goalkeeper
Dominique Klujian played all 90 minutes and recorded six saves. The Tigers finished with 14 shots, including eight on goal, while East Central registered 12 shots and seven shots on goal.
The Tigers received offensive contributions throughout the lineup, with Wright and Alvarez each finding the net and Porter adding two assists.
Ouachita returns to action on Wednesday, September 23 against Oklahoma Baptist. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Kluck Field.
