Postgame interview with head coach Ally Nick, senior Kara Thompson, and senior Kennedy Yon
NEWARK, N.J. - The NJIT women's soccer team (5-2-2) closed out its homestand with a 1-1 draw against North Texas on Saturday at Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium.
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Kelsey Ramos scored a goal for the third straight game in the 16th minute, assisted by
Mikayla Balio.
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North Texas responded in the 36th minute with a goal by Summer Brown, assisted by Georgia Guenther and Rydlii Rives.
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The Mean Green had multiple opportunities to take the lead. In the 71st minute, Peyton Renfro's shot hit off the cross bar. North Texas' Lillian Vindiver fired a shot from outside the box in the 83rd minute, but
Mojisola Ayodele made a leaping save. Just one minute later, another shot by Vindiver was on target, but
Maria Nogueira made the stop.
Ayodele recorded a career-high 12 saves — her second straight game setting a personal best. She was one of five Highlanders to play the full 90 minutes, along with
Merle Hueser, Nogueira,
Caitlin Mahala and
Kennedy Yon.
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North Texas led in shots (27-10), shots on target (14-4), and possession (59%-41%), while NJIT had a slight edge in corner kicks (7-5).
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NJIT will open America East Conference play on the road against UMass Lowell on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3:00 p.m.
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