OAK CLIFF, Texas -- Melody Hagen chose an opportune time to net her fourth goal of the season as the freshman striker landed a goal in the 59th minute play to vault the John Brown womens soccer team (11-6-1, 7-1-1 SAC) to a narrow 1-0 victory over Southwestern A.G. (Texas) on Saturday (Oct. 31) afternoon at the Life School.
The match, which was moved to another location due to poor field conditions, saw the visitors rack up a 21-7 shot advantage, led by junior Sara Lachances game-high five shots. Freshman Aspen Robinson added four while senior Nicole Kosin tallied a trio of attempts.
Junior keeper Hannah Poor (11-5-1) continued her career year in net, making three saves to collect her fifth solo shutout of the season. SAGU (8-9-0, 2-6-0 SAC) keeper Kathleen Espinoza was hit with a loss, making eight saves in goal, while the Lion defense cleared two JBU attempts away from the goal line.
Hagens first-career game-winner came early in the second half when Lachances original shot was blocked. Hagen picked up the ball and rocketed in a strike to the upper corner, posting the matchs lone goal of the game.
Lachance picked up her fifth assist of the season on the play.
“Today wasnt the best soccer weve ever played, but we were effective and got the job done,†admitted head coach Kathleen Paulsen. “I was proud of the girls and the effort. They put together a great weekend with two wins on the road.â€
After falling into a two-match winless drought, the Golden Eagles complete the 2015 regular season with five consecutive victories and finish in a tie with Oklahoma City for the second seed in the upcoming Sooner Athletic Conference tournament. Tournament times and pairing will be released early next week.
As it stands, it appears JBU will host a quarterfinal match on Saturday (Nov. 7) in the evening at Alumni Field.
