Wichita, Kan. – On Sunday afternoon, the Jets took to the pitch to take on the Hillcats of Rogers State.  It would take seven and a half extra minutes for a winner to be decided. Newman was able to have the final say in this contest thanks to Kennedy Weaver scoring in the eighth minute of overtime and securing win number five on the season for the Jets.

Key Sequence

The Jets (5-1-2, 1-0) were finally able to put the Hillcats (3-4-1, 0-1) away when Kennedy Weaver beat the goalie on a penalty kick in overtime after a handball by Rogers State's Alex Wynn.

Scoring Plays

98' – Kennedy Weaver

How it Happened

Both teams would go back and forth all game long. Both teams challenged each others defense and goalkeepers. The Jets would take 15(7) shots compared to the Hillcats 7(3). In the overtime period, Newman started to get more aggressive and press Rogers State more. That's when they were able to force the error by the Hillcats defender.

Notes

Behind her defense, Jackie Lari recorded another shutout, her fifth of the season.


What's Next

The Jets will continue their home stand as they take on Nebraska-Kearney, Friday, October 4th starting at 7:00 P.M.