There was early excitement for Norman after they claimed the first goal on Tuesday, however, they wouldn't score again. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Deer Creek Antlers who were credited with the win. The Deer Creek Antlers got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Norman Tigers' one. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Norman in their matchups with Deer Creek: they've now lost three in a row.
Norman's goal came courtesy of
Jane Lockhart, who's now up to two this season.
Norman's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Deer Creek, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Norman will head out on the road to face off against Mustang at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Oklahoma (Norman is ranked 44th, while Mustang is ranked 32nd). As for Deer Creek, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Piedmont at 6:00 p.m. Piedmont's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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