WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Midwestern State (1-1-1) and Oklahoma Baptist (1-1-1) battled to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night at Stang Park.  

"I was proud of them, the first 10-15 minutes when we were bunkered in and they weathered the storm, said Head Coach Ryan Spence. "Yeah, they show more shots. But quality wise I think our girls fought back."

The Bison opened the scoring in the 34^th minute off a free kick. Hannah Evans blasted one from 30 yards out that clipped the outstretched hands of goalkeeper Aubrey Pettett before trickling over the goal line. 

Wichita Falls native Alyssa Salinas brought MSU Texas even in the 54^th minute with the first goal of her career. The freshman placed a perfect left footed shot from just inside the 18-yard line past a sprawling Emily Griffith to level the score.

"I think the big thing with her is just getting that confidence up. I think she has it in her. If you're in the right place, good things will happen," added Coach Spence.

MSU Texas had the best chance of either team in extra time. Imani Morlock streaked down the right sideline in the first overtime but her cross was broken up. 

MATCH NOTES
- Oklahoma Baptist outshot MSU, 31-13
- The Bison won the corner kick battle, 7-2
- Kelly Cannistra's two-game goal scoring streak to start the season was snapped
- Pettett made 9 saves for the Maroon and Gold 

UP NEXT
Another home game for MSU Texas as they welcome Emporia State to Stang Park on Friday. Match time is set for 7:00 p.m.