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Johnson Scores Game-Winner in OT

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Johnson Scores Game-Winner in OT

Box Score With 0:03 remaining in overtime, Amber Johnson scored the game-winning goal off a rebounded shot to give Nebraska Wesleyan a 3-2 victory over Westminster College in women's soccer action on Saturday (Aug. 31) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.It was the season opening game for the Prairie Wolves for the 2013 season.NWU outshot Westminster 29-4 and dominated the offensive side of the ball but needed OT for the win.The Prairie Wolves first goal was by Mia Keady at teh 29:25 mark of the first half. Westminster tied the match with a goal making the score 1-1 at halftime.In the second half, the Blue Jays used an own goal by NWU to take a 2-1 lead. The Prairie Wolves tied it up at 2-2 with a goal by Maggie Bianco with less than nine minutes remaining.Ashlee Slade had a cross in the final seconds that was tipped by the goalie, allowing Johnson to head in the game-winner.
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