SAINT MARYS, Ind. — The Midway University women's soccer team overcame a two-goal halftime deficit Sunday afternoon, scoring three second-half goals to earn a 3-3 draw against Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in River States Conference action at McMahon Field.
Cate Burch, Addison Hazlett and Anna Grace Meek each found the back of the net for the Eagles, who battled back from a 2-0 deficit before scoring a late equalizer to secure the draw.
With the result, Midway moves to 3-8-1 overall and 1-3-1 in conference play, while Saint Mary-of-the-Woods moves to 2-12-1 overall and 0-4-1 in the RSC.
Despite trailing at halftime, Midway controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting the Pomeroys 21-11 and holding a 13-6 advantage in shots on goal.
FIRST HALF
Midway came out aggressively, creating several scoring opportunities in the opening minutes.
Lacee Brown recorded the Eagles' first shot on goal just over three minutes into the contest, forcing a save from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods goalkeeper Priscilla Barajas.
Hazlett followed with another opportunity at the 3:42 mark, but Barajas made another stop to keep the match scoreless.
The Pomeroys broke through in the 25th minute when Lauren Gill scored an unassisted goal at the 24:48 mark, giving Saint Mary-of-the-Woods a 1-0 advantage.
Midway continued to generate opportunities throughout the half, including shots on goal from Burch, Hazlett, Laykin Irvin and Haylie Haupt.
However, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods doubled its advantage in the 44th minute when Mira Atari scored off an assist from Gill at the 43:09 mark.
The Pomeroys carried a 2-0 lead into halftime despite Midway holding an 11-6 advantage in shots and a 7-4 edge in shots on goal.
SECOND HALF
The Eagles wasted little time responding after halftime.
In the 53rd minute, Burch scored her first goal of the afternoon at the 52:59 mark, converting an opportunity created by Annabel Young to cut the deficit to 2-1.
Midway continued applying pressure, with Chloe Kemper and Guadalupe Torres each recording shots on goal.
The Eagles eventually found the equalizer in the 69th minute when Hazlett scored an unassisted goal at the 68:06 mark, tying the contest at 2-2.
The Pomeroys responded in the 76th minute when Ella Cox scored off an assist from Riley Sabath, putting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods back in front 3-2.
Facing another deficit with less than 15 minutes remaining, Midway continued searching for an answer.
The Eagles found it in the 84th minute when Meek scored at the 83:28 mark off an assist from Hadley Wilson, leveling the score at 3-3.
Neither team found another goal in the closing minutes, resulting in a conference draw.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Hazlett led the Eagles offensively with six shots, including four on goal, and scored Midway's second goal of the afternoon.
Burch finished with three shots, two on goal and one goal, while Meek scored on her lone shot of the contest.
Young and Wilson each recorded an assist, helping set up Midway's first and third goals, respectively.
Kemper and Brown each added three shots, while Torres, Haupt and Irvin contributed one shot on goal apiece.
Midway finished with 21 total shots, placing 13 on goal. The Eagles also held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Defensively, goalkeeper Lilly Riordan played all 90 minutes, recording three saves.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods goalkeeper Barajas finished with 10 saves.
The Pomeroys were led by Gill, who recorded a goal and an assist, while Atari and Cox each added a goal.
UP NEXT
Midway will be home for the remainder of the regular season. The three game homestand begins Thursday, Oct. 22, when the Eagles welcome Brescia University to Midway Turf Field for another River States Conference matchup.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
