Temple University Athletics
Women's Soccer Ties La Salle, 1-1
10.17.08 | Women's Soccer
Oct. 17, 2008
AMBLER, PA - The Temple women's soccer team took on city rival La Salle Friday afternoon at Ambler Sports Complex. Midfielder Jenna Rankin scored in the 83rd minute to force overtime and help the Owls record their third tie in Atlantic 10 play. The Cherry and White improve to 2-8-4, 0-3-3 in the A-10, and the Explorers move to 5-7-3, 1-3-2.
The Explorers broke the scoreless tie early in the first half when Traci Depasquale netted on a crossing pass from Heather Steadman. The Owls could not find an answer, even though they posted five shots and two shots on goal.
The second half seemed to belong to the Explorers, who tallied nine shots. Owls keeper Kara Williams was up to the task, making four saves.
In the 83rd minute, it was Kelly Diviny who found Jenna Rankin open for the game-tying goal. The tally was Rankin's first goal of the season.
Both teams had their chances in overtime, with the Owls posting one shot in each period. Williams came up big again, making three saves. Williams stopped seven shots on the day.
The Cherry and White play next at Ambler Sports Complex when they host Fordham this Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
