Defense Shines as USAO Holds #14 Embry-Riddle Scoreless in the Rockies

LITTLETON, Colo. – Saturday afternoon, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (2-2-2, 0-0 SAC) concluded their road trip in the Rockies with a scoreless draw against No. 14 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2-0-2, 0-0 GSAC). 

The game opened with 45 minutes of scoreless action in the first half, but the Eagles, controlled the time of possession, attempting nine shots, three of which were on target, in comparison to USAO's three shot attempts, two of which were on goal.

Following halftime, both teams remained scoreless as the defenses continued to shine. Embry-Riddle attempted eight shots in the second half, while USAO attempted five shots, but nobody was able to crack the scoreless tie. 

As a team, USAO attempted a total of eight shots, with four being on goal, while Embry-Riddle attempted 17 shots, six of which were on target. The Eagles were whistled for two fouls, while the Drovers committed three infractions. ERAU had six corner-kicks, and USAO took four attempts out of the offensive corners. 

Ashlyn Lonberg got the start between the pipes for USAO and stopped all six shots that came her way, clinching the 11^th shutout of her marvelous career. She improves her record to 28-5-3 in the green and gold.

USAO's strength of schedule is very impressive this season, and seven of their opening 10 matchups are against opponents that are ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Thus far, they are 2-2-1 overall with wins against LSU Shreveport and No. 3 College of Idaho, and losses against No. 13 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) and RV Hastings (Neb.). The Drovers earned a pair of ties against No. 14 Embry-Riddle and RV Concordia (Neb.). Over the next couple of weeks, they will face No. 23 Columbia (Mo.), and No. 3 John Brown (Ark.). Iron sharpens iron!

WHAT'S NEXT?

The Drovers will return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 10 as they travel to Winfield, Kan. to face Southwestern College. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM CT.

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