ALVA –
Paige Lorenzo's goal in the 30th minute is all the RiverHawks needed to beat Northwestern Oklahoma 2-0 on Saturday evening. The win over the Lady Rangers moved NSU to 2-0 in the opening week of the season and it was the first game winning shot for the junior from Skiatook.
Brennan Hockett had six saves in front of the RiverHawks' net and recorded her second career shutout.
IN THE BOXSCORE
- The RiverHawks had an 11-to-8 edge on the Lady Rangers on shots.
- Paulina Chavez came up with the assist for NSU.
- Northwestern Oklahoma (0-2) had a header shot hit the RiverHawks crossbar in the 69th minute.
TURNING POINT
The Lady Rangers gifted the RiverHawks a goal in the final seconds of the first half by deflecting a shot into their own goal.
EXTRA NOTES
- Lorenzo's goal was her third overall.
- Northeastern State has shutout the Lady Rangers for the fourth consecutive time.
UP NEXT
Northeastern State will have its regular season home opener on Friday hosting Ouachita Baptist at 7 p.m.