(UJ)\u00a0<\/a> The No. 22 University of Jamestown women’s soccer team moved one step closer to an outright GPAC regular season championship Wednesday night, defeating Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) University 2-1 at the Jimmie Turf Field.<\/p>\n Jamestown won its 16th match of the season, setting a new program record, and moved to 11-0 in the conference. Briar Cliff (Iowa), tied with UJ entering Wednesday’s play, lost 2-0 to Midland (Neb.), and are one game behind the Jimmies in the standings. A Jamestown win on Saturday would give UJ its first GPAC conference championship.<\/p>\n Gabby Sarkis<\/a> (SO\/Campbelltown, Sydney, Australia) had the first goal of the match, taking advantage of a rebound off a blocked shot and netting her fourth of the season in the 17th minute.<\/p>\n The Jimmies controlled possession for nearly all of the first half, allowing the Tigers just one shot, saved by Alex Nowka<\/a> (JR\/Anchorage, Alaska) in the 33rd minute.<\/p>\n UJ kept a 1-0 lead until the 82nd minute, when Claire Struble<\/a> (SR\/Murrieta, Calif.) took a Kamryn Fiscus<\/a> (JR\/Yakima, Wash.) pass to score her third of the season, doubling the Jimmie advantage.<\/p>\n DWU’s only shot of the second half came in the 83rd minute as Brooke Bullington notched her first goal of the year to make it a one-goal game. Jamestown was able to keep the Tigers from finding the equalizer and held on for the win.<\/p>\n Shots were 18-2 Jimmies, as were shots on goal (7-2). Jamestown won seven corner kicks while conceding three.<\/p>\n Saturday’s regular season finale against Briar Cliff is set for 1 p.m. at the Jimmie Turf Field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Men<\/p>\n Jamestown 1 Dakota Wesleyan 1 (2 OT)<\/p>\n Box Score<\/a><\/p>\n (UJ<\/a>) For the third time this season, the University of Jamestown men’s soccer team played to a double-overtime draw. Wednesday’s match against Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) University ended 1-1 after 110 minutes at the Jimmie Turf Field.<\/p>\n Jamestown, 6-7-3 overall and 4-4-2 in the GPAC, has qualified for the conference postseason tournament and will close out the regular season Saturday at home against Briar Cliff (Iowa) University at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Despite outshooting the Tigers 10-1 (4-2 on goal) in the first half, the Jimmies held a slim 1-0 lead at the break on a 41st minute goal from Max Gross<\/a> (SR\/Boeblingen, Germany), assisted by Eric Fairtlough<\/a> (SR\/Varese, Italy).<\/p>\n DWU found the tying goal in the 84th minute as Benjamin Lazcano made it 1-1. Jona Toussaint<\/a> (FR\/Berlin, Germany) had a shot go wide left of goal in the 85th minute, and Hendrik Romahn<\/a> (JR\/Osterburg, Germany)’s 88th minute attempt was saved by the Tiger keeper.<\/p>\n Each team had a potential game-winning goal whistled offside, and tempers began to flare in the first overtime. Both teams argued for a penalty kick after having a player fouled in the box, but to no avail.<\/p>\n