(uj.edu) The University of Jamestown women’s soccer team saw its season come to a close in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday night, losing to Briar Cliff (Iowa) 4-2 on penalty kicks.
Neither the Jimmies nor the Chargers could find a goal in 90 minutes of regulation time and 20 minutes of overtime.
Jamestown had the edge in possession, as evidenced by a 24-5 shot advantage. The Jimmies put six shots on BCU keeper Sarah Young over the first 90 minutes, then added three more in overtime.
Amanda George (SR/Huntington Beach, Calif.) converted the first attempt in the shootout, followed by Sonja Rao connecting for Briar Cliff. Kristin Breaux (SO/Chino, Calif.) was stopped by Young on her attempt, then Megan Siqueiros made it 2-1 for BCU after beating UJ keeper Lauren Sayler (SR/Bismarck, ND).
Juliet Ramirez (SR/Fairfield, Calif.) was good on her try as the Jimmies evened the penalty kicks at 2-2. Kenna Larosee found the back of the net to put the Chargers back in front.
Dianne Miranda (SR/Tustin, Calif.)’s kick was saved by Young, then Taylor Beaulieu sealed the win for Briar Cliff with the Chargers’ fourth goal in four attempts.
Jamestown finishes the season at 11-5-3.
