BCU Soccer vs. Sioux Falls

The CSN staff will be blogging throughout today's soccer doubleheader with Sioux Falls, at BCU's Faber Field.

1:55 - Both teams are gathering and receiving final preparations from their coaches. The starting line-ups are coming up.

2:02 - The game has started, and the first shot has been taken by Ashley Oswald, #10, for the Cougars.

2:08 - President Wharton has just arrived to cheer on the Chargers!

2:14 - Jen Schmaderer, after doing some fancy footwork, just took the first shot on goal for the Chargers, giving opponent goalie, Kelsey Van Peursem, her first save of the game.

2:31 - After going one on one with the goalie, Ashley Dement was blocked by Charger player Rose Crimmins, who snuck in behind the goalie to block the shot.

2:48 - It's the end of the first half, and the Cougars have outshot the Chargers 11 to 6. The score remains 0-0. The ball has been on the Cougar's end of the field for the majority of the half.

3:29 - 20 minutes into the second half, the score still stands at 0-0. The Cougars are still holding the lead with 7 shots compared to the Chargers' 1.

3:50 - The second half has ended 0-0, sending the game into overtime. A slow drizzle has started up as the team captains are meeting in the middle of the field with the referees.

4:07 - After the first overtime, the score is still 0-0. The fans are anxiously awaiting the Golden Goal. The Cougars have had many opportunities to score, but have not yet been able to put it away.

4:25 - The game has ended with a final score of 0-0 after a double overtime.

4:36 - As the rain begins to fall a little bit harder, the teams are making final arrangments before beginning their game against the University of Sioux Falls. The Chargers are coming into this game with an overall record of 7-4 and GPAC of 4-3 while the Cougars bring a 4-7-1 and a GPAC of 4-2-1.

4:42 - The referee's whistle blows as the ball is kicked off to begin the game.

4:45 - The first shot of the game has been taken by the Cougar's player, Cody Lutes, #13. This play gives Buddy Goodenkauf his first save of the game.

4:51 - Offsides for the Chargers.

4:53 - Shot by Cougars #9, Bryce Holday

4:54 - Shot by Cougars #7, Isaiah Schafer.

5:10 - Shot by Chargers #9, Alex Witmer.

5:13 - Shot by Chargers #11, Andrew Smith.

5:15 - First Goal for the Cougars!! By #9 assisted by #10

5:17 - Sub for the Chargers number 4 for 7

5:18 - Shot by Cougars #8.

5:19 - Foul on the Cougars.

5:19 - Sub for the Cougars number 18 for 23.

5:22 - The rain has really picked up now. The players are sliding on the field, as they approach the ball.

5:24 - Offsides for the Chargers.

5:24 - Offsides for the Cougars.

5:27 - GOAL!!! #13 by the Cougars assisted by #9.

5:29 - The Cougars are up 2-0 as we end the second half.

5:44 - The second half has started, and the rain continues to fall.

5:46 - Shot by the Chargers #9.

5:48 - Offsides for the Cougars.

5:52 - Shot by Chargers #9.

5:53 - Corner kick by the Chargers #14

5:53 - Shot by #13 for the Chargers

5:54 - Shot by Chargers #8

5:59 - GOAL!!! For the Cougars by #4, assisted by #18

6:01 - Foul for the Chargers

6:04 - Foul for the Cougars and a yellow card for # 18

6:06 - Foul for the Chargers and a yellow card for # 2

6:08 - Corner by Cougars #4

6:09 - Corner by Chargers #14

6:09- Another Corner for the Chargers by # 2

6:10 - Yellow card for Chargers #9

6:16 - Shot by Chargers #2

6:16 - Shot by Cougars #5

6:32 - End of the game Cougars win 3-0.