NORMANĀ ā The University of Oklahoma soccer team fell 2-0 at the hands of (RV) Georgia on Friday evening at John Crain Field.
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The Sooners (8-4-1, 1-3-1 SEC) out-shot Georgia (6-3-4, 2-1-2 SEC) by a 13-11 advantage on the night, including a 10-4 margin in the second half, but were unable to convert on their four shots on frame. UGA held a 6-4 advantage in shots on target and turned away each of Oklahoma's six corner kicks.
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OU graduate defender
Cailey England broke the program's record for career starts by making her 85th Sooner start, passing Rachel Ressler and Madeline Brem's previous high mark of 84.
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Georgia scored its first goal in the 32nd minute and added its second just ahead of the 58th.
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Oklahoma pressured the Bulldogs well in the final 45 minutes, holding a 4-0 edge on corners and a 10-4 shots advantage while limiting the visitor to a lone shot on frame.
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Caroline Duffy made four saves on the evening.
Abigail McNulty recorded an OU-high three shots while
Hadley Murrell,
Leonie Weber and England each had two.
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Up Next
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The Sooners travel to No. 22 Texas for the Red River Rivalry on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. CT. The contest will be broadcast on SEC Network.
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