KUA and Exeter battle to a 1-1 tie

In a game of highs and lows for both sides, the Wildcats and Big Red ended in a 1-1 tie. Despite the cold temps and high winds, both teams kept the ball on the ground and played skilled, possession soccer.  Exeter nearly struck early with a low drive off the far post. KUA had two good chances of their own in the first half, but had to settle for a 0-0 tie at the half. Twenty minutes into the second half, Exeter nearly struck again, but KUA keeper, Olivia Brooke dove to her left and held on to keep the game scoreless. Moments later, Gracie Gamache found Maike Lasser at 20 yards for a patented laser just out of reach of the Exteter keeper's hands. KUA 1- Exeter 0. KUA nearly found the back of the net on two more opportunities, but could not come up with the insurance goal. With 5 minutes remaining, Exeter snuck through on a counter and found the back of the net from a the top of the box. KUA 1- Exeter 1. Though a heartbbreaking finish, the Wildcats walked off the field with their heads high and proud, once again, of their determined, disciplined effort. KUA (6-3-1) plays Friday night against Proctor under the lights on Pope Field.