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J.T. Webb
2
Winner Delta State University DSU (3-8)
1
Hendrix HC (5-6)
Winner
Delta State University DSU
(3-8)
2
Final
1
Hendrix HC
(5-6)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Delta State University DSU 1 1 2
Hendrix HC 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | J.T. Webb

Lady Statesmen Top Hendrix in Non-Conference Road Tilt

CONWAY, Ark. – Freshman forward Cat Buckley scored her first career goal and a late own goal helped the Delta State University women's soccer team claim a 2-1 victory over Hendrix College on a rain soaked pitched on Tuesday at Warrior Field. 
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Delta State 2 | Hendrix 1  
Records: Lady Statesmen (3-8) | Warriors (5-6)
Location: Warrior Field | Conway, Ark.
Get Social: @DeltaStateWSOC
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • Cat Buckley opened the scoring in the 35th minute, as she headed in a corner kick from Lakyn Cryder. Buckley's goal came on the third of three straight DSU corner kicks.
  • Sydney Blevins equalized for the hosts in the 54th minute when her long range effort found the top right of the goal.
  • After the first 45 minutes, the Warriors held a 4-3 advantage in shots. 
  • The Lady Statesmen dominated possesion for the opening 20 minutes of the second half and were rewarded in the 65th minute when a perfect cross by Traci Monroe was headed in for an own goal by Hendrix. 
  • Hendrix pushed for an equalizer for the last 10 minutes, but were turned away on numerous attempts by DSU goalkeeper Ella Hunkin. 

STAT OF THE GAME:
  • Hunkin recorded six saves, including four in the second half. 
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
  • The goal for Buckley was the first of her collegiate career.
  • With her assist on Buckley's goal, Cryder has seven for her career, which ranks third in DSU history. 

UP NEXT: The Lady Statesmen hit the road for a two-game Gulf South Conference road trip. DSU faces North Alabama on Friday, Oct. 6, before closing out the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 8 at West Georgia. 
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