GALESBURG, Illinois—The Prairie Fire women's soccer team won in dramatic fashion on Sunday with a double overtime victory over University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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Knox (5-2-2) and the Pioneers headed to halftime scoreless, but Platteville scored a pair of goals early in the second half. The Prairie Fire chipped away at the lead when Jessica Peterson scored at the 68:01 mark. She was assisted by Yvette Rodriguez. Emma McCormick scored the equalizer in the 82
nd minute, Rodriguez again assisted.
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With the scored still knotted after the first overtime, it appeared the game would end in a tie. However, Knox pushed the attack and Melissa London found an open Brooklyn Deming for the game-winner in the 107
th minute.
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Knox dominated the game in shots, firing off 25 to the Pioneers' seven. The Prairie Fire also held a 15-5 advantage in shots on goal.
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"We have talked a lot about resiliency this year and we found ourselves down two goals today. I am most proud that we found the strength to dig deep and come back from that and find a winner."
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Knox will return to conference play when they host Ripon on September 29 for Family and Friends Weekend. A special ceremony will take place before the games to dedicate the newly renovated Jorge Prats Field.
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