In a dramatic turn of events at the cold and rainy Jim Rendel Field, the Oakland City University soccer team claimed a 2-1 victory over St. Mary of the Woods in the River States Conference on September 28, 2024. This win marks an important milestone for Coach
Jamie Bladen, reaching his 100th career victory.
Despite a scoreless first half, the action heated up in the second period with Oakland City overcoming the Pomeroys.
Jana Mueller broke the deadlock right after halftime at 46:49 with an impressive strike. The Pomeroys responded quickly, leveling the score through Kennedy Trigg at 54:51. However, the resilience of Oakland City shone through when
Linn Adolfsson-Funk scored the decisive goal at 83:11, assisted splendidly by
Tatjana Steinau. This goal not only secured the win but also highlighted the effective teamwork and strategy employed by the team.
Oakland City's goalie,
Yaiza Ramos, played a crucial role in the win, fending off the aggressive plays by St. Mary of the Woods. With this victory, Oakland City improves their season record to 6-4-0. Their next challenge will be against the Midway Eagles on October 3, 2024, at Midway. The team and supporters are undoubtedly eager to maintain their winning momentum in the upcoming showdown.
