Prewitt’s golden goal helps women’s soccer team beat Greenville, 2-1, in home-opener

OLIVET, Mich. – Senior Maya Prewitt's golden goal in the first overtime period helped the Olivet College women's soccer team beat Greenville (Ill.) University, 2-1, in its home-opener this afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

Final Score: Olivet 2, Greenville 1 (OT)
Location: Cutler Athletic Complex; Olivet, Mich.
Records: Greenville 0-2-1 overall, Olivet 1-1 overall

• The Panthers took a 1-0 lead on a goal in the fourth minute.
• Olivet evened the score at 1-1 in the 17th minute. Junior Chelsie Smith sent a free kick into the box, where sophomore Lauren Maybee headed the ball into the net at the far post.
• Both teams had strong scoring chances but the score remained 1-1 at halftime.
• Neither team was able to score a goal in the second half despite some solid opportunities.
• The Comets won possession to start the overtime period. After a couple touches, Prewitt had the ball on her foot and rocketed a shot from 40 yards out into the center of the goal.

• Olivet finished the game with a 15-10 advantage in total shots.
• Smith and senior Abby Radcliffe each took three shots.
• Sophomore Mekenzie Lamb earned the win in goal. She made four saves.

• Jen De Leon De Leon tallied four shots and Greenville's lone goal.
• Marjory Coates was the losing goalkeeper. She collected six saves.

• Olivet rests tonight and hosts Heidelberg (Ohio) University tomorrow at 4 p.m.