JACKSON, Tenn. - 9/13/2008 - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University women's soccer team posted their fourth straight win with a 2-1 victory over Oklahoma Baptist University. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Caitlin Zimmerman scored both goals for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, including her first just nine minutes into the game.
Zimmerman added her second goal, assisted by Bridget Roney, at the 20 minute mark in the first half to help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to a 2-0 halftime lead.
Marinne Burnham of Oklahoma Baptist took just four minutes into the second half to bring the Bison to within one goal.
Oklahoma Baptist outshot Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 15-9 in the match, including 7-4 in the second half. However, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ goalie Laura Pla held strong with seven saves in the contest, including four in the second half to help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ hold on for the win.
Up next for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will be a match at home on Tuesday, September 16 versus Delta State (Miss.) University at 5:00 pm.
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