Ole women top Norse in overtime

Mike Ludwig
September 9, 2009

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Catie Christoffel finished a feed from Lindsay Howard in overtime to lead the St. Olaf women's soccer team to a 2-1 win over visting Luther College on Wednesday afternoon.

Luther (1-3-0, 0-0-0 IIAC) controlled much of the first half. The Norse held a lead much of the frame after Dani Meirick notched her fourth goal of the season at 15:59.

Hannah Rosenthal came off the bench to tie the game for the Oles (2-1-0, 0-0-0 MIAC) with just under five minutes to go in the half on a pass from Christina Herron-Sweet.

The second half was filled with scoring opportunities for each team. St. Olaf had eight shots in the half while Luther had seven.

Christoffel's game-winner was her fourth score of the season.

Samantha Sickbert picked up the win in net for the Oles, who host Carhage College on Saturday in the final non-conference test before MIAC play starts next week.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.