Concordia and Sioux Falls play to 0-0 tie

Concordia University played to a 0-0 women’s soccer tie with the University of Sioux Falls on Saturday evening in Seward.  The visiting Cougars moved to 6-2-2 overall and 4-0-1 in conference play.  The Bulldogs are 4-5-1 overall and 0-3-1 in the GPAC. 

Both teams had several great opportunities throughout the game, but the goalkeeping and defense held up through the two-overtime contest.  Kelsey Van Peursem made 16 saves in goal for the Cougars, while Ariel Harris made for saves for the Bulldogs. 

Concordia held a 28-10 advantage in shots with a 16-4 advantage in shots on goal.  Jamie Sanchez had a game-high six shots to lead the way for Concordia.  Mallorie Blanck added five shots, while Kelly Ross chipped in with four shots on the night. 

Tasia Murrah had five shots to lead the University of Sioux Falls.  Megan Aanenson added a pair of shots for the Cougars. 

Concordia returns to action on October 5 with a home contest against Nebraska Wesleyan University.