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Billings, Mont. – After bouncing back with a win on Thursday, the Montana State Billings women's soccer team looked to match last season's win total as they entered their Saturday contest against Western Oregon University. In a tough double overtime bout, the Yellowjackets were edged by the Wolves 1-0.
 
Overall, the game's tempo was very balanced. It wasn't until the later minutes of the second half where both teams started to pick up the tempo both offensively and defensively. MSUB and Western Oregon played an even match for most of the contest.
 
Within the first 17 minutes of play both teams took five shots each. Jaucelyn Richter took three of the Jackets' attempts with all of her shots landing on target during this period. The Wolves Hillary Lutz played well on the day as she successfully defended these attempts en route to a game high eight saves.
 
Closing out the first half, the Yellowjackets took two more shot attempts compared to the Wolves two. All of the attempts did not produce any goals and MSUB and Western Oregon went into the break notched at 0-0. The Yellowjackets outshot the Wolves 8-7.
 

In the second half both teams continued to play each other evenly, not allowing for the other to control ball possession.  Katlyn Lokay, Kristen Kastelic and Richter all had shot on goal attempts that were effectively saved by Lutz. MSUB took six total shots compared to Western Oregon's three during this half.
 
While the flow and pace of the game picked up, neither team was able to score in regulation and ended the second half even at 0-0.
 
The Yellowjackets put together strong offensive possessions in the first overtime period with one of Heidi Greenback's two attempts being on target. MSUB was not able to capitalize off their possessions, resulting in a 0-0 tie heading into the second overtime.
 
Greenback took the first shot of the second overtime period, but Lutz and the Wolves defense continued to play well and came up with a save. Western Oregon obtained possession of the ball in the 104^th minute and took full advantage of their opportunity.
 
In the 108^th minute of play Lindsay Bauman took a shot from 15 yards out and got it over top of the outstretched arms of the Yellowjackets' Aiko Johnson, upsetting MSUB 1-0.
 
“We are not happy with the outcome especially since we created a lot of chances,” head coach Wojtek Krakowiak said. “We need to look forward and be focused for the next opponent.”
 
Johnson made her 12^th start of the season and had five saves on the day. MSUB outshot Western Oregon 17-12 and had the advantage in shot on goal attempts, 10-7.
 
Now standing at 10-2 overall and 6-2 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the Yellowjackets next match will be an away contest in Ellensburg, Wash. against Central Washington University on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).