Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Women's Soccer Team faced the Mighty Oaks of Oakland City University on Tuesday afternoon. OCU came into the game 1-1 after playing against conference opponent Harris-Stowe last week. HLGU hosted the Mighty Oaks for their first game of the year. Despite a late goal, the Trojans fell 3-4
MATCH VITALS
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Score: Oakland City def. Hannibal-LaGrange 4-3
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Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (0-1) | Oakland City (2-1)
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Location: Blackwell Field | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, MO
SCORING SUMMARY
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
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The Trojans took an early 2-0 lead after a great through ball from Nanako Hallier. Destiny McClintock was able to run onto the ball and score.
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OCU scored their first goal on a PK and was able to even up the score late in the first half off a corner kick that was not cleared out of the box.
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HLGU had eight shots with six of them being on goal.
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Oakland City had 13 shots with eight of them being on goal.
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Courtney Bayer recorded four saves in the game for the Trojans.
NEXT TIME OUT
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The Women's Soccer Team will play on Saturday, September 4 in Oskaloosa, Iowa against William Penn University at 1 PM. The Trojans will return home on September 8 at 4:30 PM and match up against Culver-Stockton College.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH NICHOLS
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"So close, but not close enough for the win. Credit OCU for the adjustments they made. We will learn how to finish games and tighten things down defensively. Overall, happy with the effort, attitude, and playing to the final whistle. That will bring results eventually."
