KENNESAW STATE 2, JACKSONVILLE 1 (OT) BOX SCORE (PDF) BOX SCORE (XML)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Senior Kim Fincher scored four minutes into overtime to lift the Kennesaw State women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Jacksonville Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville, Fla.
 
After the Dolphins (3-8-1, 2-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute, the Owls (7-5-1, 2-1-0) quickly responded with a goal by Jessica Sexton to tie the score, and then played solid defense before Fincher ended the match with a goal in overtime.

BENJI BITES
"This was a good character-builder. Jacksonville is a very good team and we knew we were going to have our work cut out for us," head coach Benji Walton said. "Both teams came out playing really well, and they really attacked us in the first half and scored to put us on the ropes.
 
"Our mentality after they scored was now we will see what we are made of," Walton added. "I was really proud of the team and the way it kept its composure. Our bench was the difference, Jessica (Sexton) came in and really stayed calm after the goalie save on Shannon Driscoll's shot and made that goal to tie the score."
 
WALTON ON TWO ROAD WINS
"I'm really proud of the girls. They really fought and these were true team wins. We've been talking a lot about playing on the road and that you have to focus more on the road. To get two conference wins on the road is big and I'm proud of how the girls kept their composure. Our seniors showed great leadership and I think that made the difference."


MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Sexton Scores Equalizer: Less than three minutes after Jacksonville took a 1-0 lead, the Owls scored the equalizer in the 33rd minute when Jessica Sexton found the back of the net after receiving the ball from Shannon Driscoll.
 
Fincher's Game-Winner: Senior Kim Fincher scored the game-winner in the 94th minute following a deflected save by the Jacksonville goalkeeper after a shot by freshman Isabella Contreras.
 
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
 * Kennesaw State out-shot Jacksonville, 21-16, and had an 11-6 advantage in shots-on-goal.
 * Junior goalkeeper Mady Carter made her second start consecutive start, recorded five saves and improved to 2-0-0.
* With Sunday's win, Kennesaw State improved to 7-5-2 overall, and eclipsed its win total from a year ago when the Owls posted a 6-10-3 mark.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Owls return to Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Friday (Oct. 7) when they host Florida Gulf Coast. Kickoff is 3 p.m. (ET).
 
To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State soccer news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsSoccer or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.
 
Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the signature athletics landmark on the Kennesaw State University campus, is a world-class facility that has been recognized as one of the premier multi-use outdoor athletics venues in the country. In the fall of 2015, it become the official home of Owls football team and is home to Owls soccer and lacrosse as well.