ANKENY, Iowa - North Central University went on the road on Friday to take on the Pilots of Providence-Manitoba in a neutral site, nonconference, contest, that proved to be a tough one as the Rams were able to score in the first minute of overtime to come away with a 1-0 win.
Game Vitals
- The Rams and Pilots were tightly matched as both teams finished with 11 total shots.
- The win moves the Rams to 6-4-1 on the year.
Game Recap
- The Rams found themselves in a defensive battle on Friday evening. Neither team was able to come up with many opportunities in the first period, finding themselves deadlocked at 0-0 heading into halftime. The final forty-five minutes were much of the same as neither team could turn the corner. The Rams had a few shot opportunities back to back in the 68th and 69th minute, but were unable to come away with points. The Pilots had an opportunity late in the contest to take a lead, but also squandered their opportunity. The battle continued as the two were force into an overtime period, but the Rams were able to finally come away with the goal and the win when junior, Josué Boutouli, wasable to send a shot to the back of the net for a 1-0 victory.
Key Performers
Next up
- The Rams are set stay in Ankeny, Iowa, as they will have another non-conference matchup tomorrow afternoon, this time against the home team, Faith Baptist Bible College. Kick-off is slated for 12:00 p.m.
MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.
