Shuman goal lifts Bruins over MNU in 2 OTs

OMAHA, Neb. -- Senior Meredith Shuman scored on a  header in the box off a cross pass from Jenica Bloom with less than eight minutes remaining in the second overtime, giving the Bellevue University women's soccer team a dramatic 1-0 victory over MidAmerica Nazarene University Tuesday afternoon at Tranquility Park.

The win improved Bellevue to 4-0 on the season and marked the Bruins' third-straight double overtime win. Bellevue has won all four games this season by one goal.

MNU fell to 2-3-1 on the season. Pioneer goalkeeper Becca Skillman collected 10 saves in the loss.

Shuman's goal came with 7:43 remaining in the second overtime. Bloom and Emily Hester were both credited with the assist. 

Despite going scoreless until Shuman's goal, the Bruins' controlled the action, outshooting the Pioneers 21-1 while holding and 11-1 advantage in shots on goal. 

The Bruins will head to Atherton, Calif. this Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17, when they participate in Menlo College Invitational.

Game Summary
MNU...0-0-0-0--0
BU......0-0-0-1--1
BU: Shuman (Bloom, Hester), 102:17