SILOAM SPRINGS -- In a match of Sooner Athletic rivals, the John Brown University women's soccer squad rode another product of a Paige Kula corner kick to victory, this time in a late 1-0 victory over Science & Arts (Okla.) on Saturday (Feb. 27) afternoon at Alumni Field.
In JBU's season-opening 6-1 win over Southwestern Christian (Okla.) on Tuesday, Kula's service from the corner flag resulted in a pair of goals. This time, she needed to finish what she started – by netting her first of the season.
After a failed clearing attempt by the Drover defense, Kula's corner service was played back by freshman Aniyah Gibbs – perfectly for a one-touch service back into the box. Sophomore Aubrey Mendez placed it in a dangerous spot, and Kula was there to corrall the loose ball and fire a 10-yard strike off the far left post and in for the match's lone tally. Both Gibbs, her first career point, and Mendez landed assists on John Brown's seven goal of the season.
The Golden Eagles (2-0-0, 2-0-0 Sooner Athletic) carried the majority of the play and out-shot the visitors by a 16-8 count and a 6-3 margin in shots on target. Keane Harrison took the loss despite making five saves. Senior Caitlyn Logan wrapped up her 26th career clean sheet, making a trio of saves, but none terribly threatening.
Freshman Gifte Pavatt attempted a team-leading three shot attempts, while Emma Rice's trio of shots paced the Drovers (5-3-0, 0-2-0).
John Brown returns to action on Wednesday (March 5) as it begins its western road trip with a stop in Lubbock, Texas to take on Wayland Baptist. The contest will be held at Pirate Stadium at First United Park with kick-off scheduled for 4 p.m.
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