Box Score Jackson, MS – The Millsaps women's soccer team began the weekend's games by playing Austin College to a draw.
The Majors played their longest game of the season by finishing in a tie after two overtimes.
The Roos of Austin College traveled to Harper Davis Field in search of their third win of the season, as the Majors looked to get their first victory in the second home game of the year.
In the first half of play, the Majors outshot the Roos 6-4, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net. At half, the two teams were tied 0-0, as Olivia Gattuso had three saves for the Majors.
Both teams appeared to be even in the stat sheet as the second half began. Attempting to get their first goal of the season, the Millsaps women's soccer team looked to Senior Lindy Robichaux to deliver on a free kick from an Austin College foul.
Robichaux buried her shot in the back of the net as the Majors took a 1-0 led just over 10 minutes into the second half.
The Roos were able to answer six minutes later, as Ashley Rice scored on a long run played in from an Austin College counterattack.
In the closing minutes of regulation time, the Majors were able to get several good shots in on goal, but could not score. The teams headed into the first 10 minute overtime period tied.
Millsaps continued their flurry of shots in the first overtime period as they totaled four in just 10 minutes. The first overtime period was not enough, as the Majors and Roos played a final 10 minutes to determine a winner.
Despite outshooting the Roos 17-10, the Majors finished the game in a tie. The 110-minute match marks the longest of the season for both Millsaps and Austin College.
The Majors are back in action tomorrow as they return to Harper Davis Field to face Centenary College.
Kick off is set for tomorrow afternoon, Sept. 13th at 2:00 pm.
