Bulldogs Suffer Defeat with 3-0 Loss to No. 8 Oklahoma Wesleyan on the Road
The Bulldogs faced a challenging match against the No. 8 ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University on Friday night in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs experienced a 3-0 defeat, while the Eagles maintained their impressive unbeaten streak, extending it to 11 matches.
Match Overview
Oklahoma Wesleyan dominated early on, taking nine shots within the opening 19 minutes. Their relentless pressure resulted in an 18th-minute goal by Kylie Reif, giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead.
First Half Summary
The Eagles doubled their score in the 34th minute when Tessa Edwards netted a long-range shot, advancing the score to 2-0. The Bulldogs struggled to counter the offensive play of their opponents during the first half.
Second Half Developments
- The Eagles continued their offensive dominance in the second half with four shots in the initial five minutes.
- Allyson Harrison received a yellow card just after the break in the 52nd minute.
- Ayden Jones created the Bulldogs’ best opportunity in the 61st minute, but the Eagles’ goalkeeper effectively stopped the attempt.
- Kylie Reif secured her second goal by heading in a cross in the 69th minute, bringing the final score to 3-0 for the Eagles.
Next Challenge for the Bulldogs
Looking ahead, the Bulldogs are set to play against Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas. This match is scheduled for Wednesday, with a kickoff time of 5:00 PM.
