SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. -- While lightning storms in the area delayed the match at the intermission, a battle of top-ranked programs between No. 5 Tennessee Southern and the No. 9 John Brown University women's soccer team was deemed a no contest after nearly two hours of continuous delays on Saturday (Sept. 4) evening at Alumni Field.
In a contest of unbeaten programs, the first half proved to be a well-battled stalemate with both teams launching six shots. Senior Vanessa Reynoso nearly put the Golden Eagles (2-0-0) on top in the 22nd minute when her free kick from 30 yards out rattled the crossbar behind UTS keeper Gabby Kennedy.
The Firehawks (3-0-0) also nearly took a 1-0 lead in the 44th minute when Adisa Amang's shot inside the box was deflected away by a sprawling Caitlyn Logan. The former All-American dove to her left to push the 10-yard blast past the post.
As the match drew closer to a scoreless first half, the thunder began growing louder, forcing the teams to return to their respective locker rooms at the intermission. Unfortunately, they would never re-emerge as the dangerous weather hovered nearby, forcing game officials to end the match.
The contest was the second ever between the two programs. Fittingly, the squads played to a 3-3 draw in 2019 at Reuling Stadium, a neutral location in Columbia, Ky.
Reynoso and Southern's Estelle Badoedana Ekada led their teams with two shots apiece. The Golden Eagles held a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks. Logan made a pair of stops, while Kennedy stopped one other after her help from the crossbar.
John Brown will finish the JBU Classic on Monday (Sept. 6) afternoon when the Golden Eagles take on No. 13 Oklahoma Wesleyan at 1 p.m. The rematch of last season's Opening Round final match, which JBU took 2-1, will air live on the SAC Sports Network.
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