OLYMPIA, Wash. – Maddie Miller tied the Oregon Tech career game-winning goals record, as her second goal of the second half provided the difference in the Lady Owls 3-2 win at Evergreen.
 
The senior slotted home a cross from Karly White in 63rd minute to extend the OIT (2-1-1, 1-0 CCC) lead to 3-0 – before the Geoducks answered with two goals in a 61 second span to make it interesting.
 
For Miller, it was her tenth career game-winning goal, tying Cassidy Gosvener (2015-18) for the top mark in program history.
 
"Evergreen never let up, even down 3-nil," said OIT head coach Tom Eichelkraut. "An error and a let-up and we were forced to fight for the remainder of the game – the top teams in our league won't let us get away with complacency and a lack of focus. However, our leaders came through when it mattered most – that is a big positive."
 
After dominating possession in a scoreless first half, the Owls struck first in the 48th minute, as Kiah Wetzell made a great run and tallied an unassisted goal. Seven minutes later, a foul in the box gave Miller a chance from the spot – slicing home the penalty kick for the two-goal advantage.
 
The Geoducks (0-3-1, 0-1) scored on a Brie Dell unassisted goal at the end of the 72nd minute and Dell found Colbi Stewart for a goal in the 73rd to make it a one goal game – but Tech did not allow another shot on frame the rest of the way.
 
Halle Adair earned her first win for the Owls, making three saves. OIT had a commanding 24-5 edge in shots in the victory.
 
The Lady Owls head tomorrow to Northwest University for a 12:30 p.m. start.