Medford, Ore. — In a hard-fought Cascade Conference semifinal, the Oregon Tech Owls edged out the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers with a 1-0 victory in overtime at Wheeler Field. Eastern Oregon concludes its season following a resilient defensive effort.
The game remained scoreless through regulation, with both teams generating promising scoring chances. EOU's Gracie Hoover and Peyton Jacaway had shots on goal that tested OIT's keeper, while Oregon Tech's Jissel Valencia and Jaylee Curran put up shots as well.
The decisive play arrived in the 98th minute. Oregon Tech's Jaylee Curran launched a free kick into the box, and Brianna Lewis picked up the deflection to find the back of the net, securing the game.
Key Stats:
- Shots: Oregon Tech 11, Eastern Oregon 9.
- Saves: EOU's goalkeeper, Madeline Barker, made five crucial saves, keeping the Mountaineers in contention, while Oregon Tech's Sydni Nakamura recorded two saves.
- Fouls: Eastern Oregon 9, Oregon Tech 7.
Eastern Oregon's season ends with a 10-5-3 record after a competitive showing in the Cascade Conference Tournament.
