Box Score WEATHERFORD, Okla. – First-half goals from Bryson Rial and Haley Hatcher led the Ouachita Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs on Saturday. The win gave Ouachita a berth in the GAC Tournament.
 
The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the 18^th minute, when Rial netted a ball on a free kick from Alisa Trejo. The goal was Rial's third of the season, and Trejo recorded her first assist of the year.
 
Just over three minutes left in the first half, Hatcher scored her GAC-leading 15^th goal of the season on a shot from 20 yards out. The half later came to a close with Ouachita leading 2-0.
 
The Tigers entered defensive mode in the second half, as the teams were both scoreless through the first 44 minutes. The Bulldogs attempted 10 shots before the 90^th minute but did not register a single goal.
 
In the 90^th minute with 17 seconds to play, Southwestern's Cori Kelly scored on a pass from Eva Rule to bring the Bulldogs within one. The score was not enough for a comeback, however, and the Tigers escaped with the win.
 
Hatcher took four shots on the day, with three being on target. Rial led all players with five shots.
 
Lauren Llanes recorded two saves in the 90-minute match, as she brought her record to 4-2.
 
The Tigers (5-9-1, 4-3 GAC) have clinched a spot in the GAC Tournament. The y will travel to Bethany, Okla. on Thursday, Oct. 30, for a match against Southern Nazarene. The match is scheduled for 5 p.m.