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Tech Wins in OT, 3-2
September 08, 2001 | Women's Soccer
Sept. 8, 2001
The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat UTEP 3-2 Saturday afternoon in the second game of the Four Points Sheraton Shoot-Out, at R.P. Fuller Stadium.
Tech (1-2, 0-0) won the game in the 101st minute of play when Michaela Roberts beat UTEP (1-3, 0-0) keeper Sarah Park, on an assist from freshman Roxanne Frilot.
The Miners were leading the game, 2-1, with just over a minute left in regulation when a cross from senior Melanie Brosnahan found Carrie Graham who netted the game-tying goal. The goal was Graham's second in as many games giving the senior a team leading four points on the season.
Tech coach Felix Oskam commenting on the late goal said, "We got momentum on our side, and I told my girls lets be on the good side of the score this time."
Leading the way for the Red Raiders was Brosnahan as she recorded a goal just over two minutes into the second half. With a goal and an assist Brosnahan now has three points on the season. Roberts' goal in overtime was her first on the season.
Stacy Bekkering accounted for both Miner goals, with Laura Glasspoole getting the lone UTEP assist.
Bekkering opened the scoring in the 40th minute of play when her header found the back of the net. Her second goal of the game came on a chip shot from about 18 yards out that beat Brittney Peese's out-stretched hand.
The win was the fifth consecutive victory over UTEP, and the first on the season. The Red Raiders will not have long to celebrate, as they are back in action in the final game of the Four Points Sheraton Shoot-Out tomorrow at 1 p.m. against Denver.
