Okun's Goal Snaps 13-13 Tie with Mustangs

Okun's Goal Snaps 13-13 Tie with Mustangs

March 1, 2007 

TOWSON, MD — Sandy Okun (Stevenson, MD/McDonogh School) and Emily Blatter (Lexington, VA/Rockbridge County) hooked up on a goal in the final minute of play today that allowed Goucher to open its 2007 campaign with a 14-13 Capital Athletic Conference victory over Villa Julie.

The game-winning goal was Okun's second of the contest. Her first provided the Gophers with a four-goal advantage midway through the second half.

Blatter had a hand in eight of Goucher's goals, scoring three times and picking up a total of five assists. Her third goal provided the Gophers (1-0, 1-0 CAC) with a 13-9 lead with 7:03 remaining.

That proved to be more than enough time for the Mustangs (0-3, 0-3 CAC) to catch the Gophers by scoring four unanswered goals. Meghan Smith's goal off a free-position shot created a 13-13 tie with 2:09 showing on the clock.

Kate Knitter (Sellersville, PA/Pennridfe) accounted for the first four Goucher goals of the contest. She also tallied a fifth goal in the first half, which ended with the Gophers ahead 9-6.

The Gophers finished with a 33-27 edge in shots.