September 8, 2012
Grove City wins in double overtime
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The Grove City College women's soccer team improved to 3-0-1 overall Saturday afternoon by pulling out a 2-1 double-overtime win over host John Carroll at Don Shula Stadium.
Junior forward Sam Weber (Freeport, Pa./Freeport) broke a 1-1 tie at 102:51 to give Grove City its second overtime victory of the season. Senior midfielder Grace Rieman (Arlington, Va./Homeschooled) and freshman Kristin Thomas (Ellicott City, Md./Chapelgate Christian) assisted Weber's game-winner.
After a scoreless first half, John Carroll (1-3) took a 1-0 lead at 57:58 on a goal by Kaylin Akerly. Grove City rallied to tie the match at 83:46, however, when junior forward Shannon Bishop (Grove City, Pa./Grove City) scored her first goal of the season. Weber assisted Bishop's goal.
Each team had 15 shots in the match. Grove City had a 3-2 edge in corner kicks. Sophomore goalkeeper Kristi Lathrop (Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon Central) recorded four saves to secure the win.
Grove City earned its first win over John Carroll since a 1-0 overtime win September 18, 2004. JCU had been 5-0-1 against the Wolverines since then.
The Wolverines are off to their best start since the 2007 team won its first four matches. Grove City hosts Allegheny Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in non-conference action.
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