Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowgirls Battle Iowa State to 1-1 Tie
October 21, 2001 | Cowgirl Soccer
Oct. 21, 2001
STILLWATER, Okla. -
Oklahoma State's women's soccer team closed out the home portion of its conference schedule on Sunday with a 1-1 double overtime tie with Iowa State before 641 fans at the Cowgirl Soccer Complex.
Iowa State (3-8-2 overall and 1-4-2 Big 12) jumped out in front in the game's 17th minute when midfielder Erin Weldon lofted a high ball that drifted deep into the Cowgirl box. OSU goalkeeper Kat Doud misplayed the ball and midfielder Nikki Gamble put it in the back of the net from point-blank range, giving the Cyclones a 1-0 lead.
With the wind at their back, ISU kept the ball in OSU's half for much of the first period, but was unable to take advantage again.
The Cowgirls (7-7-1, 2-4-1) equalized one minute into the second half when sophomore Kim Graves dribbled a ball deep into ISU's end and crossed it to Joanne Edwards. The sophomore forward found the back of the net for her fifth goal of the season and second in as many contests.
Much like the Cyclones, OSU was unable to take advantage of the wind again despite generating several prime scoring opportunities. In the half, the Cowgirls had seven corner kicks and a breakaway attempt by forward Jolene Schweitzer that narrowly missed in the latter stages of the half.
The two squads were unable to settle anything after 30 minutes of extra time as well. Both teams played evenly in the overtime, registering five shots and one corner kick apiece.
The draw marked the second consecutive time the schools have finished in a 1-1 deadlock.
The Cowgirls will return to action next Friday when they travel to Austin to take on the Texas Longhorns.
