Women’s soccer team ties Albion, 2-2

The Olivet College women's soccer team played to a 2-2 double overtime draw against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College today at Alumni Field in Albion. Sophomore Cori Barrera (East Lansing) scored both Comet goals.

Albion (8-3-1, 1-1-1 MIAA) led 1-0 at halftime behind a goal in the 39th minute. Olivet (3-5-1, 1-0-1 MIAA) answered 7:58 into the second half when Barrera scored her first goal. Junior Shannah Fisher (Delton/Delton-Kellogg) was credited with an assist.

The Britons took a 2-1 lead in the 57th minute. The Comets tied the game at the 62:26 mark. Barrera took a pass from freshman Ashley Barron (Montrose/Hill-McCloy) and tapped the ball into the goal.

For the game, the Britons had a 13-7 advantage in shots. Barrera had three shots for Olivet, while Fisher and sophomore Megan Reardon (Macomb/Chippewa Valley) had two a piece. In goal, sophomore Kellie O'Dowd (Jackson) made three saves for Olivet.

The Comets are back in action Tuesday, Oct. 3, when they travel to play Kalamazoo College at 4 p.m.