Tulsa’s 19th-Ranked Women’s Soccer Team Falls to Oklahoma, 2-1

Friday, September 18

Norman, Okla.

7:00 pm

Tulsa

8-1-0

Oklahoma

4-4-0

Tulsa

Oklahoma

Tulsa’s 19th-Ranked Women’s Soccer Team Falls to Oklahoma, 2-1

9/18/2015 9:41:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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By: Stephanie Hall

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Tulsa's 19^th-ranked women's soccer team lost their first game of the season, a 2-1 decision to Oklahoma, on Friday night at John Crain Field in Norman, Okla. TU fell to 8-1 on the season, while OU moved to 4-4 overall.

"We came into a tough environment and gave up an goal early, which is something that we talked about not wanting to do, but the girls did a good job and responded well," Head Coach Kyle Cussen said. "We got that goal back and at halftime we felt pretty good about being 1-1. We didn't come out with that same energy in the second half and didn't create enough chances to get on top."

Laura Rayfield put the Sooners on the board with just 6:19 ticked off the clock as she drilled in a free kick, but Christina Holmes evened the score in the 31^st minute as she punched in a goal from inside the box. Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the final 14:51 for a 1-1 score at the break.

"Christina does a good job in the run of play and tonight found a gap as a shot came off the crossbar and ran through for the goal," Cussen said.

Victoria Bowman put OU up again at the 62:03 mark, which would be the game-winner.

Lana Bermel had a team-best two shots, while four others had one attempt. Courtney McKeon played all 90 minutes in goal and picked up seven saves.

The Sooners had a 20-6 lead in shots, including a 9-3 advantage in shots on goal, and edged TU, 3-2 in corner kicks.

Tulsa will return to action against crosstown rival Oral Roberts on Sunday, Sept. 20. Game time is set for 7:00 pm on the ORU campus.

Scoring Summary
Tulsa 1 0 - 1
Oklahoma 1 1 - 2

Individual Scoring
Laura Rayfield (Oklahoma) at 6:19 (unassisted)
Christina Holmes (Tulsa) at 30:09 (unassisted)
Victoria Bowman (Oklahoma) at 62:03 (unassisted)

Goalkeeper Saves
Courtney McKeon (Tulsa) – 7
Kaitlyn Fahmer (Oklahoma) – 2