Thursday, November 02, 2006

KENNESAW, Ga. – Game two of the 2006 Atlantic Sun Women's Soccer Championship was yet another fight to the finish as Jacksonville and ETSU battled it out to a 1-1 draw Thursday evening at the KSU Soccer Complex. After two overtime periods, Jacksonville won the shootout 4-3 to advance to the semifinal round.

The first half saw ETSU (5-10-4) fire off six shots to Jacksonville's (9-9-1) three as both teams went scoreless. In the second, the Dolphins came back with more intensity, outshooting the Lady Bucs 10-3. Jacksonville's Keri Zwikker scored the first goal of the night, firing in an assist from Courtney Eppleman from six yards out at the 50:33 mark.

Shortly after at the 51:45 mark, ETSU's Kia Kindell tapped in a goal assisted by Jordan Monty. In the two overtime periods, neither ETSU or Jacksonville could connect on shots, having the match decided by penalty kicks. Jacksonville goalie Michelle Kmiotek recorded seven saves on the night while ETSU's Erin Bilyeu tallied eight.

Jacksonville will take face top-seeded host Kennesaw State tomorrow evening at 7:30 pm.