Friday, September 1, 2017

PORTALES, NM —Kaitlin Caro tallied two goals in the Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team (0-0-1) in the Friday's season opener at Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium. The goals propelled the Greyhounds to a 2-2 tie against Fort Lewis (0-0-1) in double overtime.

The Key Moments

• The Greyhound capitalized on their first two corner kicks of the second half with Naomi Abeyta providing the assist on goals at 49:44 and 55:37
• At 58:25, the Hounds were called for a penalty, which allowed Alicia Sanchez to halve the Skyhawk deficit on a penalty kick
• Kendy Neus scored the game-tying goal with 1:05 left in regulation on a corner kick
• Alejandra Caramillo made five saves for the Hounds

Beyond the Box Score

• The contest marked the Hounds' second straight tie in a season opener
• The game marked the second time the teams went over time and the first double overtime game in the series
• The last overtime game in the series came in 2009
• Caro's two goals were the most by an ENMU player in a game against Fort Lewis
• The two goals match a series high in a game against the Skyhawks, also accomplished in 2006 and 2007

Up Next

• The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team will conclude its home stand on Sunday against Adams State
• The game will start at 1 p.m. MT