Jamie Takala scored in the fourth minute of overtime for the Golden Goal as the University of North Alabama’s women’s soccer team knocked off Ouachita Baptist, 2-1, in a Gulf South Conference opener for both teams Sunday afternoon at OBU Soccer Complex.
Takala’s goal was set up by Meghan Brown, who beat her defender down the right side before crossing the ball into the penalty area. Takala’s shot beat a diving Lady Tigers goalkeeper Katie Osment for the game-winner.
Ouachita Baptist (1-1 overall, 0-1 GSC) broke a scoreless tie in the 39th minute as Laura Cox broke past the Lady Lions defense and dribbled past North Alabama goalkeeper Alex McLay before firing a shot into the empty net.
The Lady Lions (5-4, 1-0) answered with a goal in the 44th minute as Tassia Augusto found the back of the net, tying the game at 1.
Both teams had opportunities in the second half, but none bigger than North Alabama hitting the crossbar twice.
Osment finished with five saves, while McLay had two. North Alabama recorded 22 shots to four for the Lady Tigers.
Ouachita Baptist hits the road 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 to face UAH in Huntsville, Ala.
