Box Score
San Marcos, Texas- Texas State clawed back from a 2-0 deficit to win their first home game of the season in double overtime over visiting Navy. The Bobcats improve their record to 2-3-0 while Navy falls to 2-2-1.
“Navy really took it to us in the first half and a little bit in the second,” said head Coach Kat Conner. We started to catch a rhythm and gain confidence as the game progressed. We really got into the game and it showed in the last 25 minutes and carried into overtime.”
The Bobcats were down 2-0 in the second half when a penalty kick by Kelsey Bernard in the 67th minute brought them back into the game. Six minutes later, the Bobcats tied up the game with a goal by Taylor Kelley from the right side.
Neither team was able win the game in regulation, forcing overtime. With the score still tied at the end of the first overtime period, it was forced to go into a second overtime. With three minutes remaining in the final overtime period, Britney Curry sent a cross from the deep left side that was deflected in by Erica Michaud to give the Bobcats the 3-2 victory. The goal marked Michaud's first of the season.
“Serena (Hines) came up really big for us today and played a great role. I am really proud of her, as well as Felicia Leask who did a nice job. Erica (Michaud), who also played amazing on Friday night, brought the same momentum into today's game. Hopefully, our pace will carry into next weekend.”
Texas State hits the road next weekend to play Louisiana Tech on Friday and Grambling State on Sunday. The Bobcats return to San Marcos on Friday, Sept. 17 to host Prairie View A&M.
