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CHARLESTON, Ill. – Both Eastern Illinois and Jacksonville State had chances Sunday afternoon to get on the scoreboard but at the end of 110 minutes of action it was the goalkeepers for both schools that told the story during a 0-0 double overtime tie at Lakeside Field.
EIU moved to 2-9-2 on the season, 0-3-1 in the OVC as the Panthers earned their first OVC point of the year. JSU moved to 5-6-1, 2-1-1 in the OVC.
The Panthers had the best scoring chance in the overtime session as
Hannah Miller fired a shot that was saved by JSU goalkeeper Caroline Robinson two minutes into the second extra session. Robinson made a deflection on Miller's initial shot and Miller's follow-up volley went high of the net.
EIU played most of the overtime session with a player advantage as JSU had a player earn a second yellow card three minutes into the first overtime session. EIU would take five shots in overtime compared to just one for JSU.
For the match JSU ended with a 17-8 overall shots advantage including a 5-2 shots on goal margin.
Robinson finished with two saves in the shutout for JSU. EIU freshman goalkeeper
Maddie Lyon turned away five shots on goal for her second shutout this year. EIU opened the season with a scoreless draw against IUPUI.
The Gamecocks had two shots hit the post in the second half. A final shot by Kelsey Bright in the final minute of regulation was blocked in the goal box by EIU.
Molly Hawkins had the other shot on goal for EIU joining Miller.
The Panthers return to action next Friday hosting Tennessee Tech at 3 pm at Lakeside Field.
