Ocelots Fall Short In NJCAA Opening Round Game

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Ocelots began their title chase opening the NJCAA National Tournament with a game under the lights.

The 1^st half would prove to be very evenly matched between the 5^th ranked Holmes and the 9^th ranked Ocelots. Holmes was able to get on the board first in the 11^th minute on a rebound off of a blocked shot. However, Holmes would not hold the lead for too long. In the 15^th minute, Schoolcraft would earn a corner kick and would be able to take advantage of it. Jessica Clyde would be able to bend one around the goal from the corner to tie the game at 1 a side. Things would remain at 1 each at the halftime break with shots favoring Schoolcraft 7 to 6.

Things would turn in the 2^nd half, favoring the Bulldogs. Holmes would score in the 53^rd minute, with the goal proving to be the game winning goal for Holmes. Schoolcraft would only be able to register 3 shots in the 2^nd half while Holmes could get 12. Holmes added a late goal in the 89^th minute to push their lead to the final score of 3-1.

With the Holmes win, the Bulldogs advanced out of Pool D as they defeated Phoenix on Sunday. Schoolcraft closes out their season on Tuesday when they meet up with the 4^th ranked Phoenix Bears. Kick-off is slated for 8:30 PM EST.