The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's soccer team hosted their first Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game of the season. The women tied with UW-La Crosse 0-0 in double overtime.
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The Warhawks move to 7-4-3 while the Eagles move to 8-2-2 in their respective seasons.
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UW-W controlled the first half of the game, keeping the ball in their possession and trying to work their way past UW-L defenders. Whitewater was given several free kicks throughout the half as results of La Crosse fouls, but were unable to seize any of the opportunities.
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The women recorded three shots in the first half. The first came from
Olivia May (Elkhorn, Wis./Elkhorn Area) in the third minute.
Katy Kusswurm's (South Elgin, Ill./St. Charles North) shot was blocked by defenders in the 33rd minute followed by a shot from
Anna Boyd (De Pere, Wis./De Pere) that sailed high and left in the 39th minute.
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In the 61st minute, when
Elli Wahlberg (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) shot the ball high and outside.
Olivia May (Elkhorn, Wis./Elkhorn Area) recorded the Warhawks first shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the UW-La Crosse goalkeeper was able to save the ball that went low toward the net.
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The game was forced into overtime as both teams remained scoreless throughout regulation time.
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Whitewater controlled the second overtime with multiple shots on goal. Boyd hit the left post in the 105th minute, and from the rebound,
Anna Brodjian (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) recorded the Warhawks second shot on goal in the lower left of the box, but the Eagles goalie was there again to make the save.
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Despite the late chances, overtime play would end in a 0-0 tie.
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With UW-La Crosse's nine shots on goal,
Sara Klimisch (Pleasant Prairie, Wis./Indian Trail High School and Academy) tied her season high of nine saves in Saturday night's game.
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UW-Whitewater returns to action at home on Tuesday versus Central College. The match is slated to begin at 4 p.m.