Women's Soccer

Rebels Win On Second Golden Goal Victory Of 2017

Sept. 8, 2017

Box Score

@unlvwsoccer | 2017 Schedule | Box Score | Season StatisticsFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV women's soccer saw its second golden goal double overtime victory in seven games this season in a wild finish in Flagstaff Friday night. After a scoreless first half, the Scarlet and Gray took the 1-0 lead less than two minutes into the second period on a Michaela Morris goal and looked as if it would hold out for its sixth victory of the year and fourth straight over the Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona had other plans, scoring at the 89:25 mark to send the game to overtime. As the match headed towards a draw, junior forward Amanda Galbraith took matters into her own hands, scoring in the 107th minute for the instant victory.

With the win, the Rebels improved to 6-1, marking the first time in program history they've reached that record through the first seven games. The Lumberjacks entered Friday's contest having won four-straight without allowing a goal, but UNLV was finally able to breakthrough the stout NAU defense for the two scores. The Rebels have now won four in a row and eight of 11 in the all-time series against Northern Arizona.

THE TURNING POINT: The Rebels were just a few minutes away from what would have surely been a disappointing draw after giving up the game-tying goal with 35 second remaining in the game. They won't have to lament on what could have been, thanks to Galbraith's double overtime heroics keeping them from their first draw of the season.

STAT OF THE GAME: UNLV allowed a season-high 16 shots, but still out-shot their opponent for the sixth time this season -- all Rebel wins - with 19 total Friday night.

REBEL OF THE GAME: Junior forward Amanda Galbraith showed why head coach Chris Shaw nabbed the transfer from junior college, netting her third goal of the season for the game-winner.

REBEL NOTES:
* The Rebels are 6-1 through the first seven games for the first time in program history.
* The 2OT golden goal victory was the second of the season, the other coming against Utah Valley at home on Aug. 25
* NAU had won four-straight entering Friday's match - all shutouts - and the Rebels dropped two goals on the home team
* Redshirt sophomore Michaela Morris has had a sneaky good start to her year, with the first-half goal making it four total this year, which is tied for the team lead
* Senior star midfielder Sophie Cortes picked up her team-leading fourth assist on Morris' first half goal
* While senior keeper Jordan Sallee narrowly missed her second shutout of the year, she did manage a season-high four saves on the night.

NEXT FOR THE REBELS: The Rebels have a bye Sunday and will be on the road for one more next weekend, a Friday night contest at CSU Bakersfield. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Michaela Morris

#20 Michaela Morris

Forward
5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
1L
Amanda Galbraith

#28 Amanda Galbraith

Forward
5' 4"
Junior
TR
Jordan Sallee

#00 Jordan Sallee

Goalkeeper
5' 6"
Freshman
HS
Sophie Cortes

#11 Sophie Cortes

Midfielder
5' 1"
Freshman
HS

Players Mentioned

Michaela Morris

#20 Michaela Morris

5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
1L
Forward
Amanda Galbraith

#28 Amanda Galbraith

5' 4"
Junior
TR
Forward
Jordan Sallee

#00 Jordan Sallee

5' 6"
Freshman
HS
Goalkeeper
Sophie Cortes

#11 Sophie Cortes

5' 1"
Freshman
HS
Midfielder