Rain was in the forecast all Sunday afternoon, but it held out on the Cowgirls’ parade as they opened their 2022 home record with a 4-0 victory over the Missouri State University Bears.
Despite some early struggles, OSU managed to begin racking up points quickly. A through ball from graduate defender Ally Jackson in the fourth minute neatly placed itself in front of freshman Gracie Bindbeutel, setting up the first goal of the match and Bindbeutel’s college career.
“I've been struggling to get (a goal), I've had a few missed opportunities,” Bindbeutel said. “But I mean, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect ball from Ally.