Simpson comes away with overtime win

Simpson comes away with overtime win

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Ashlee Krider scored the game-winner three minutes into overtime as Simpson beat Fontbonne 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at North Central.

The Storm (4-2) won their second game in a row in their first overtime appearance of the season.

After a scoreless first half, Krider assisted Amber Johnson in the 63rd minute to give Simpson a 1-0 lead.

Kim Carter came up with the equalizer for the Griffins (2-5), finding the back of the net in the 70th minute.

Simpson controlled the pace of the game, outshooting Fontbonne 15-4.

Megan Petersen made two saves in the win.

The Storm close the weekend Sunday when they face North Central at Noon.