Evansville, IN – In its season opener against the Jaguars of Governor's State, the women's soccer team won 2-1 with a late goal in the 86' minute by freshman
Lilly Hulsman. Junior
Macey Woolcock assisted the game winning goal to go along with her game tying assist to freshman
Jana Mueller at the 7' minute mark in the 1st half. With the 2-1 victory, head coach
Jamie Bladen picks up his first win at Oakland City as he leads the Mighty Oaks in their return to action this season.
Oakland City gave up an early goal just a minute into the game giving the Jaguars a 1-0 lead but that was quickly squandered at the 7' minute mark as the Mighty Oaks tied the game with a goal from freshman
Jana Mueller (assisted by Macey Wookcock). With both teams getting on the scoreboard early, the game remained in a 1-1 tie until late in the contest. After an increase on shots in the second half (13), Oakland City scored in the 86' minute to break the tie and seal its first win starting the season 1-0. Oakland City out shot the Jaguars 20 to 8 on the game with 14 on goal for OCU.
Thank you to Damion Vanslyke Photography for the great images from the game!
Next up, the women's soccer team will travel to Georgetown, Ky on Tuesday to take on Mid-South opponent Georgetown.
