Purdue Fort Wayne
3-6-1, 2-1Summit
North Dakota State
5-5-2, 2-0Summit
Second Half Goal Pushes Bison Past Mastodons
10/9/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Oct. 9, 2009
Fargo, ND- The IPFW women's soccer team began its two-match Dakota swing on Friday afternoon against North Dakota State at the Ellig Sports Complex. Despite first half goals from Tara O'Toole and Rhea Proctor, the Mastodons picked up their first loss in Summit League play, falling 3-2 to the Bison.
With the loss, IPFW falls to 3-6-1 (2-1 Summit League) on the season, while North Dakota State improves to 5-5-2 (2-0 Summit League).
Playing in winter-like conditions in Fargo, the Mastodons got the ball rolling early, as O'Toole put the 'Dons ahead 1-0 at the six minute mark, with her third goal of the season. IPFW held the lead midway through the first half, until the Bison tied up the score at the 23rd minute mark, thanks to a Lorriane Thompson header into the Mastodon goal. Two minutes later, Rhea Proctor scored her second goal of the season with a shot into the far post, giving IPFW the lead once again at 2-1. O'Toole picked up the assist on the successful goal.
While it appeared the 'Dons would take a one goal lead into halftime, the home team stormed back with a goal late in the first half. In the 43rd minute, Bison Shannon Brooks evened the score at 2-2 with her first goal of the season.
The score remained tied 2-2 until the 67th minute, when North Dakota State took the lead off a Candice D'Arcangeli shot past a sliding Kristen McFadden. With under 20 minutes left in the contest, the Bison led 3-2.
Although the Mastodons had their chances late in the contest,, the Bison defense held their ground in front of its home crowd, winning the match 3-2 over IPFW.
On offense, the Bison outshot the Mastodons 17-11, but the teams were even in shots on goal with seven.
O'Toole led the 'Dons on offense with four shots, three shots on goal, an assist and a goal. Proctor had a shot and a shot on goal, which led to a first half score. Lisa Underwood had three shots and two shots on goal.
In goal for IPFW, McFadden made four saves in the tough conditions.
Next up for the women's soccer team is a road match against South Dakota State on October 4. Match time is set for 2:00 p.m. EST.
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Team Stats
Tara O'Toole
GOAL by IPFW Tara O'Toole (FIRST GOAL).
6:03
Lorraine Thompson (2)
Assisted By: Michelle Gaffaney , Abbey Stratton
22 long throwin to 21, headed to 5
23:14
Rhea Proctor (2)
Assisted By: Tara O'Toole
cross in front of goal
25:33
Shannon Brooks (1)
Assisted By: Marissa Wolfgram
slid in front of the goal
43:06
Candice D'Arcangeli (2)
Assisted By: Danielle Boldenow
low shot past sliding keeper
67:02
