SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team gave reigning regular season champions and preseason favorite Central Arkansas all it could handle this afternoon at Benson Stadium, but the Bears came away with a 1-0 overtime victory.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Autumn Schwarz scored at the midway point of the 10-minute extra session, as she took a pass from Jordan Slim and banged home a beautiful shot from just outside the box. Seconds prior to the golden goal, UIW's (2-8-0 overall, 1-4-0 SLC) Brooke Hanson hit a fantastic shot, but UCA's (7-6-0, 4-1-0) Jordan Mercuri made an even better leaping save.
 
UCA controlled most of the game, but the Cardinal defense was very strong and was not intimidated by the preseason favorites. The Bears ended the match outshooting the Cardinals, 13-7. Both teams had five shots on goal and the Bears had five of the match's six corner kicks.
 
LEADERS
 
Taylor Husfeld led UIW with two shots on goal, while Hanson, Sam Batley, and Emani Stewart each had one. Sydney Huntsinger started the match and did not register a save. Katrina Buck played the second half and overtime and took the loss, as she stopped three shots.
 
Camille Bassett led all players with four shots. Hadley Dickinson registered two shots on goal. The Cardinal D held leading scorer, Dayna Mounie, in check, as she did not have a shot attempt.
 
UP NEXT
 
UIW begins a very difficult part of their schedule, with three road games against formidable opponents. The first match will be next Friday night against reigning tournament champ, HBU.
 
STAY TUNED
 
The Cardinals play at Lamar on Friday, Oct. 13.
 
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