Box Score Blaine Kinsey
GoSycamores.com
TERRE HAUTE, Ind.—Sophomore Kate Johnson sent in the game winning goal from 20 yards out in the 106th minute to give the Sycamores (1-0) a 2-1 win over the Eagles of Georgia Southern (0-1) Friday in their season opener.
The Eagles struck first in the third minute on a shot just outside the box to give them an early 1-0 lead over the Sycamores.
The Sycamores came back to even the score at 1-1 in the 37th minute off a free kick goal by freshman Kayla Welch.
The two teams battled back and forth with both keepers making saves. The Sycamores nearly took their first lead of the game in the 53rd minute when Sydney Lovelace scored from 15 yards out but was called off on a Sycamore offsides.
Sycamore keeper Brittany San Roman kept the score tied in the 78th minute, making a diving save off a Georgia Southern attack.
After neither team was able to find the back of the net in regulation or first over time period, the Sycamores won the game in the 106th minute off a goal 20 yards out off the foot of Kate Johnson with an assist by junior Bria Caldwell.
The win marks the second straight season the Sycamores have opened won their season opener.
The Sycamores will return to action on Sunday when they host the Bulldogs of Butler University at Memorial Stadium at 1 p.m.
