By NICK VILLALOBOS
Staff Reporter
Rangers soccer grabbed its second win of the season beating the Oklahoma Christian Eagles 2-1 Saturday in Edmond.
The Rangers entered the game coming off their first win of the season against the very tough Northeastern Riverhawks.
Action started right away with a cross from Ranger Jessica Lynch to teammate Jade Nash at only the 2 minute mark. Nash was then able to knock the 20-foot shot into the net for her first goal of the season, putting the Rangers up 1-0.
The Eagles were able to equalize at 1-1 in the 29th minute with a goal from Rachel Bates.
When the whistle blew for the first half, both teams were practically identical in shots attempted; NWOSU had nine shots and the Eagles had 10.
As the second half got under way, the score remained deadlocked at one apiece.
At the 76-minute mark, Ranger Alyssa Williams was able to head one past the Eagles goalie to put the Rangers up 2-1 and propel them back into the lead. Williams’ goal was her first of the season.
The Eagles pressured hard after the goal by the Rangers but found themselves unsuccessful in their attempt to tie the game before the final whistle blew.
The win put the Rangers’ record at 2-1-1 this season.
The Rangers head out on the road again Friday when they take on the Newman Jets in Wichita, Kans.