WINONA, MN -- No. 19-ranked Winona State University opened its 2008 season on an exciting note, defeating Regis University, CO 2-1 in nonconference overtime play held on Maxwell Field at Alltel Stadium.
Sophomore, forward, Lauren Sturdivant took a pass from, senior, Leslie Schumacher and popped in a goal, 54 seconds into the overtime period for the Warrior victory.
The goal capped off a come-from-behind win by the Warriors, who trailed at halftime 1-0, thanks in great part to a Regis goal at 32:03 of the opening period.
But in the second half, the Warriors seemed to get more on track and Amelia Kasten finally cracked the scoring ice for the Warriors with a goal at 62:37 of the match. Sturdivant also had a hand in that goal with an assist.
Amanda Diehm got the win in the nets for the Warriors. The lone goal by Regis came off a blocked shot by Diehm, but the ball then bounced off a WSU player and into the net for the goal. In the end Diehm finished with one save, as Regis finished with only six total shots.
