St. Louis –  The Maryville women's soccer team needed to work overtime as Alex Johnson scored in the 98th minute to give the Saints a 1-0 win over Truman State Sunday afternoon at Maryville Field.
 
What Happened – The two teams played to a scoreless tie after the first 45 minutes of play with the Saints having a 55 percent advantage in possession. The second half was again a defensive battle as both teams held each other to only one shot in the half. Johnson scored the winner in the 98th minute as she placed a header into the lower left corner of the goal off a free kick from the top of the 18-yard box to give the Saints the victory. Stacie Muehling and Kaetlin Wurdack were credited with assists on the Johnson goal.
 
Inside the Numbers – The game winner for Johnson was her fifth of the season. Elyse Waterhouse had a save in the contest en route to her third clean sheet of the season
 
Records – Maryville – 9-2-1, 8-2-1 GLVC
                   Truman State – 6-6-1, 6-5-0 GLVC
 
Up Next – The Saints return to the pitch Friday, Oct. 25, as Maryville travels to Louisville, Ky., to take on Bellarmine. Game time is slated for 2:55 p.m. CT.