MARQUETTE, Mich. - Dana Stephens scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lead Northern Michigan to a 2-1 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference soccer win over Michigan Tech Saturday (Oct. 30). The overtime game was the first for the Huskies.

"We played good soccer today," said head coach Michelle Jacob. "We connected more passes and created more scoring chances in the second half but gave up the game-winner in overtime."

The Wildcats got on the scoreboard first with a goal by Jessica Lusardi in the 11th minute.

Eva Vrana answered for the Huskies with her first career goal in the 70th minute. Lindsey Van Rooy sent a pass from the right side of the penalty box to Vrana on the left side for the goal.

Stephens capitalized on a miscue by Tech goalie MaryBeth Spoehr for the overtime goal. Spoehr finished with 11 saves for the Huskies.

Northern (8-4-5, 8-4-3) finished with advantages in both shots (21-16) and corner kicks (7-2).

Today's game was the final for the Huskies who finish their inaugural season with a 7-10-0 overall record and a 5-10-0 mark in league play.

"I am really proud of what we accomplished in our first season," said Jacob. "I think we exceeded people's expectations, including our own."