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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. --- Elizabeth Cudjoe scored with 49 seconds remaining to lead the Northeastern State women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Lindenwood Friday night at DeLoache Field.

The sophomore midfielder collected a pass from senior midfielder Hisa Turner and calmly cracked the defense to keep the RiverHawks (6-0-0, 2-0-0 MIAA) undefeated, while the Lions (3-3-1, 0-3-0) remained winless in league play. NSU dominated action all night, outshooting LWU 31-10.

Sophomore midfielder Jolene Thompson struck first with a shot from the left side of the box. Her first-career marker came unassisted in the 31st minute and gave the home side a 1-0 advantage at intermission.

Lindenwood attempted one shot in the first half, but the visitors stepped up in the final 45 minutes, equalizing in the 58th minute when Kirsten Crabtree put away a pass from leading scorer Courtney Bresnahan.

The RiverHawks tangled with the Lions back and forth for the remaining 32 minutes.
It wasn't until the final 49 seconds of game play that either team could break through. Cudjoe scored the game-winning marker from Turner's nifty through ball to put the Northeastern State side ahead for good.

Junior goalkeeper Maggie Kloza made three saves and allowed one goal. Kloza gained the win and improved to 3-0-0 on the season. LU keeper Jade Davis (2-3-1) allowed two goals and made 14 saves.

NSU will face its toughest test of the year to date when No. 23 Truman State comes to DeLoache Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at DeLoache Field.

Scoring Summary
NSU       1              1              2
LWU      0              1              1
 
Individual Scoring
Jolene Thompson (NSU) at 30:02 (unassisted)
Kirsten Crabtree (LWU) at 57:11 (Courtney Bresnahan)
Elizabeth Cudjoe (NSU) at 89:11 (Hisa Turner)
 
Goalkeeper Saves
Maggie Kloza (NSU) – 3
Jade Davis (LWU) - 14
 
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