Oct. 5, 2008

Final Stats

OXFORD, Ohio - Miami women's soccer matched its season high for goals as they defeated Buffalo Sunday, 3-1 at Miami Soccer Field.

Jackie Hardek gave the Red and White the lead on goal in the 55th minute. The goal came after a brilliant cross from Krysti Clarke was headed down by Stephanie Laser, right to Hardek's foot. Buffalo evened the score, 1-1, in the 63rd minute when Lindsey Bailey launched a free kick into the back of the net from just outside of the 18-yard box. Hardek would give Miami the lead for good when Courtney Clarke crossed the ball finding Hardek near the penalty spot and she slipped it passed the keeper on the left side.

"It is a little overdue but it is good to see them score like this," Miami head coach Bobby Kramig said. "The team fought hard this weekend and really earned both of these victories."

Jodi Zwingelberg would close scoring in the game with her third goal of the season and second of the weekend in the 84th minute. The goal came off another cross from Courtney Clarke and was tipped to Zwingelberg by Krysti Clarke.

"Krysti Clarke had a very good game," Kramig said. "She has been injured and has missed some time but today we saw the real Krysti Clarke."

In the first half, Brooke McCalla of Buffalo had a break away and beat a charging Krista Pace and fired a shot that seemed destined for goal but Courtney Elsen came flying in and made the stop.

Next up, Miami hits the road to take on conference and state rivals Toledo, Friday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m., and Bowling Green, Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m.