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Brown nets three in Rangers victory over SWCU

09/23/2010
Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Southwestern Christian University - Women's Soccer

By NWOSU Sports Information

ALVA, Okla. – Brianne Brown connected on three of five shots for the Rangers first hat trick of the season and lifted Northwestern over Southwestern Christian University in a 5-1 thumping at the Alva Rec. Complex on Thursday.

Northwestern came out on fire in the first half, scoring four times. Taylor Marsh opened the scoring with a goal in the 16^th minute. Brown’s scored three goals before the half, scoring at the 18^th, 24^th and 28 minute marks.

After a SW Christian goal in the 77^th minute on a penalty kick, Northwestern’s Christina Nunez netted a goal with six minutes left, giving the Rangers the eventual 5-1 win and improved Northwestern to 3-4 on the season.

Christina Nunez was credited with two assists, while Taylor Clark and Gabriella Hernandez each had one.

Northwestern took a season-high 36 shots, while the opposition took just five.

The Rangers (3-4) begin its Sooner Athletic Conference portion of the schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 28 when they travel to John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. for a 3 p.m. match.

The Eagles (1-7-1) look to rebound Saturday afternoon as Wayland Baptist University (Texas) visits Bethany. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the Southwestern Christian campus.

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