SURPRISE, Ariz. - The 8th ranked Ottawa University Arizona women's soccer team fell on Thursday evening to cross-town rivals Arizona Christian University, by a final of 3-1 at the CCV Surprise Soccer Field. It was just the second home match of the year for OUAZ.
With the loss, the 8th ranked Spirit fall to 7-6 overall on the season. With the victory, Arizona Christian improves to 6-7-1 overall.
The first half featured a lot of passing, with both ACU and OUAZ feeling one another out. There were just a few scoring chances in the first half, but after 45 minutes of play each team would head into the locker room tied at 0-0.
In the second half, the scoring output began. The Spirit would attack first, just two minutes into the second half. Rianna Poarch (JR/Gilbert, AZ) sent in a corner-kick, that Danica Milan (JR/Gilbert, AZ) and sent into the back of the net to give OUAZ the early 1-0 lead.
Momentum looked to be in the Spirit's favor, however Arizona Christian would respond quickly with a goal in the 51st minute; off the foot of Marissa Ortiz. The goal would be the first of three for Ortiz on the night. She finished off her hat-trick with goals in the 58th and 84th minutes.
Arizona Christian outshot OUAZ 19-6 in the match and attempted five corner kicks, to just two for OUAZ.
The 8th ranked Spirit continue their three-game homestand this Saturday, when they welcome Benedictine University at Mesa to Surprise. Saturday's match is scheduled to start at 7pm at the CCV Soccer Field in Surprise.
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Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity within a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution serving 3,000 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Queen Creek and Surprise, Ariz.; Brookfield, Wis.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; as well as online. For more information, visit www.ottawa.edu.
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