(Kansas City, Mo.) – Well, it looks like a change of scenery is what the UMKC women’s soccer team needed to get their first victory of the season.  Tonight, the ‘Roos ended a seven-game road losing skid by beating the Florida International Panthers, 3-2, in a thrilling overtime match.

In the first half, the ‘Roos got off to a fast start by notching two goals, doubling their total amount of the whole season.  The first came at the foot of sophomore midfielder Ashley Gann (unassisted) during the 28^th minute for her first of the season. 

A little over 10 minutes later, FIU answered with a score of their own by way of senior midfielder Victoria Miliucci, assisted by defenseman Nikki Rios, to tie the game at one.

Then, in 40^th minute, UMKC answered right back with a goal from sophomore forward Taylor Bare, her second on the season.  The assist was credited to freshman midfielder Allison Schau and UMKC took a 2-1 lead going into halftime.

As for the second half, it was a battle throughout.  During the 70^th minute, FIU tied the game at two with a goal by sophomore forward Chelsea Leiva, assisted by midfielder/forward Kim Lopez.

After that, no one else scored and the game went to overtime.  Fortunately for the ‘Roos, considering this was their third overtime period this season, it was a chance for them to finally get over the hurdle of just tying games rather than winning or losing.  Thankfully, that is exactly what they did.

In the 99^th minute, senior midfielder Laura Creason scored on a unassisted goal to not only give the ‘Roos their first win of the season, but new head coach Chris Cissell’s first at UMKC.

Also, three goals scored in a single game is a school-record for the ‘Roos.

UMKC will look to build off this win when they travel up the road to Boca Raton to face Florida Atlantic on Sunday.  The Owls suffered a 3-0 loss at home against Mercur earlier this evening.