Darian Lucas Scores With 39 Seconds Remaining to Earn Lakers a 1-1 Tie With Judson in CCAC Conference Women's Soccer Match
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Judson (6-4-1, 4-2-1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Roosevelt (3-4-3, 3-2-2) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Roosevelt University women's soccer team earned a 1-1 CCAC Conference tie versus Judson University on a goal by Darian Lucas with just 39 seconds left in the game on Saturday, October 8 at Morris Field. The Lakers are now 3-4-3 overall and 3-2-2 in CCAC Conference play this season.
The two teams were evenly matched in the first half with Judson holding a slight 7-6 shot advantage. However, the Lakers came the closest to scoring the game's first goal when Nerlyn Munoz and Nyah Bejarano had a nice combination play, but Munoz' shot ricocheted off the post and out.
After a scoreless first half, Judson only needed 24 seconds in the second half to take a 1-0 lead when Kelly Leon headed in an Alondra Blanco cross. The Eagles continue to press in the first part of the second half, but the RU backline and goalkeeper Roxana Herrera held them scoreless the rest of the way.
Meanwhile, the Lakers pushed into the attack looking for the tying goal during the final 20 minutes, but were unable to convert heading into the game's final minute. However, with 39 seconds left to go, Griselda Gurrola laid back a pass to Darian Lucas, who slotted her shot in the far corner to even the game at 1-1.
KEY STATS
- Darian Lucas scored RU's lone goal, which was her first of the season
- Griselda Gurrola earned her first collegiate assist
- Roxana Herrera made four saves & allowed one goal in 90 minutes in goal
- Judson held a 13-9 shot advantage, while Roosevelt held a 4-2 edge in corner kicks
NEWS & NOTES
- The Lakers are unbeaten in their last four games with two wins & two ties
- RU is now 2-7-2 all-time versus JU
- Click here to view the current CCAC Conference standings
NEXT UP
The Lakers continue CCAC Conference action on Wednesday, October 12 when they travel to Notre Dame, Ind. to take on Holy Cross College. Kick-off is scheduled for 1pm (CST) on the campus of Holy Cross and fans can watch the match live here.