SEARCY, Ark. — Reserve forward Claire Citty broke a scoreless tie in the 77th minute to lift the Harding women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma on Thursday evening in Great American Conference action at the Stevens Soccer Complex.
Citty's game-winner came at the 76:18 mark after Sami Berry and Parker Barrow combined on a cross from right to left across the box, allowing Citty to tap in her first goal of the season.
Harding (4-4-1, 3-1-0 Great American Conference) dominated possession throughout the match, outshooting the Rangers 20-3 and holding an 8-1 advantage in corner kick attempts. Northwestern Oklahoma goalkeeper Taylor Annen kept the match tight with eight saves, but the Lady Bisons' depth eventually broke through, with all three players involved in the scoring play coming off the bench.
Goalkeeper Maysa Willis earned the shutout victory in net for Harding, turning away two shots on goal to secure the team's third conference win.
With the loss, Northwestern Oklahoma dropped to 7-2-1 overall and 3-1-0 in GAC play.
Harding continues its homestand on Saturday, Oct. 3, when it hosts Southwestern Oklahoma at the Stevens Soccer Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
