Golden Goal By Edwards Lifts Cyclones To Victory

Friday, September 25

Ames, Iowa

6:00 PM

Iowa State

1-2-0, 1-2-0

Baylor

0-1-2, 0-1-2

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Baylor	0	1	0	0	1
Iowa St.	1	0	0	1	2

Golden Goal By Edwards Lifts Cyclones To Victory

09.25.2020 | Soccer

Box Score Box Score vs. Baylor video Highlights Fannon Post-Game

AMES, Iowa – A golden goal from freshman Olivia Edwards propelled Iowa State (1-2) past Baylor (0-1-2), 2-1, in double overtime on Friday night at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The first win of the Matt Fannon era was a thriller, capped by Edwards' header into the back of the net in the 104^th minute.

The first victory of the Fannon era was also Iowa State's first Big 12 win since Oct. 25, 2018 vs. Kansas State, and the program's first win over Baylor since 2016.

The Cyclones were able to strike first on their home pitch, as Kenady Adams collected her first goal of the season in the 14^th minute to give ISU the early momentum. Senior Tavin Hays received a pass and tapped it back to leave the ball for Adams, who was streaking down the center of the pitch. The sophomore took a pair of touches and let a shot rip from just beyond the 18-yard box. The chance was placed perfectly beyond the outstretched arms of the BU goalkeeper into the bottom left corner of the goal to put Iowa State in front, 1-0.

Iowa State held off a relentless Baylor offensive attack, aided by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz, until the Bears knotted the match in the 73^rd minute. Chloe Japic connected on a well-struck free kick from just beyond the penalty box to tie the game at 1-1 and eventually send it to overtime.

Turning Point of the Game
The Cyclones earned their first corner kick of the match with the clocking winding down in the second overtime period, and they made the most of it. Sophomore Mira Emma took the corner in the 104th minute and played it perfectly into the center of the box, where senior Kassi Ginther got up to win the ball. Ginther's header was then redirected into the back of the net by Edwards for her first career goal as a Cyclone.

Iowa State's bench rushed the field as the Cyclones celebrated their first overtime win at home since Oct. 18, 2013 vs. Baylor.

Coach Speak
"I'm really happy for our women," said head coach Matt Fannon. "They have worked so hard and earned a big result tonight. Now we need to ensure this becomes a habit."

Game Notes
- Matt Fannon is the first coach in school history to get his first win at Iowa State via golden goal.
- Kenady Adams' goal was the third of her career. She now ranks No. 3 among ISU's active players in career goals.
- Jordan Silkowitz was excellent in goal, setting a new career high with eight saves on the night.
- Tonight was Iowa State's first golden goal victory since Sep. 15, 2019 (Mira Emma vs. SIUE).
- This was Iowa State's first overtime win in Big 12 play since Oct. 21, 2016 vs. Baylor.
- Meghan Carl, a freshman from Sycamore, Illinois, made her Cyclone debut, playing 74 minutes.
- Five Cyclones played the full 104 minutes: Kenady Adams, McKenna Schultz, Mira Emma, Taylor Bee and Jordan Silkowitz

Up Next
Iowa State travels to Fort Worth, Texas to take on TCU. The Cyclones and Horned Frogs are set for a 7 p.m. game time at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. The math will be broadcast live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.