INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's soccer team never trailed through 89 minutes of Sunday match with Drake, but a goal by the visitors in the final minute led to a 1-1 draw. Butler (3-1-3) scored in the 24
th minute and held a commanding lead in shots through the first half of play. Drake (3-3-3) turned up the pressure the entire second half and finally eliminated the deficit with a tying goal in the final seconds.
Key Moments
- 24' | Talia Sommer carries up the center of the field and finds Norah Jacomen advancing on the right side. Jacomen makes a move to her left, and her left-footed shot slide just inside the right post. Butler takes a 1-0 lead.
HALFTIME
- 90' | Drake earns a throw-in with 43 seconds on the clock and connects five straight passes: off the throw, down the left side, a high cross to the far post, a header back in front of the goal, and a short pass to the left post. The shot from two yards hits the back of the net, tying the match, 1-1.
Butler Points Summary
GOALS:
Norah Jacomen
ASSISTS:
Talia Sommer
Bulldog Bits
- Norah Jacomen's goal was her third this season and the 13th of her career.
- Talia Sommer's assist was her fifth of the season and the 22nd of her career.
- With four saves, Addison Ash now has 15 this season.
- Butler led the first half in shots, 15-2, while Drake led in the second half, 9-3.
Up Next
Butler begins BIG EAST competition on the road, traveling to Milwaukee, Wis., to face Marquette on Saturday, September 20.