After cruising past Saint Louis 4-1 Saturday, Ohio had to fight for its third Mid-American Conference victory yesterday against Missouri State. The No. 11 Bobcats ultimately triumphed 1-0 in double overtime.
Midfielder Rachelle Coetzee scored the game-winner for the Bobcats (9-3, 3-0 MAC) against the Bears. She received a pass from forward Torrie Albini in the 91st minute and knocked the ball past Bears goalkeeper Kim Kinsella.
Coetzee said she felt a sense of relief as she saw the ball find the back of the cage.
I'm just happy to have won
she said. We had to work really hard so I was happy to get the opportunity and end up on the winning side.
Coetzee also led the Bobcat offense against Saint Louis (2-10), notching two goals. Katelyn Shelley and Lauren Cassady scored a goal apiece as well to give Ohio a comfortable victory.
Coetzee has been a steady contributor for the Bobcats this season. She is second on the team with six goals and
three assists.
She did a really great job Saturday distributing the ball and moving it around Ohio coach Neil Macmillan said. She helped us play the game that we want
