TACOMA, Wash. – For the third consecutive game, the Puget Sound women's soccer team was pushed into overtime, but it emerged victorious on Theresa Henle's game-winner in the 105th minute. The Loggers pushed past Willamette 2-1 in their NWC opener.

Well into the second overtime period, Henle found herself alone with the goalkeeper and finally found the back of the net to give the Loggers the hard-fought victory.

The Loggers had dominated possession for most of the match and outshot the Bearcats 23-6, including 18-5 in the first 90 minutes, but could not push ahead in regulation. After Willamette tied up the game in the 48th minute at 1-1, the Loggers had a golden opportunity to regain the lead.

The Bearcat goalie came out to intercept a pass, but the ball flew over her head in the 56th minute. Mikaela Freeman was the first to a high bouncing ball, but her header hit the crossbar to keep the game tied.

Serwaah Fordjour's first goal of the season had given the Loggers their original lead. Fordjour won a bouncing ball in the box off a corner kick and deposited it into the goal in the 42nd minute.

The Loggers are back at it tomorrow when they host Lewis & Clark at 12 p.m. on Peyton Field.