The Drake women's soccer team tied Evansville, 1-1, in double-overtime Saturday afternoon in its first conference game. 

The Bulldogs (5-3-3) maintained possession for most of the match and out-shot the Aces (5-1-3) 21-10. 

In the 27th minute, the Aces received a penalty kick. Abby Phelps attempted the shot, but Drake keeper Kelsie Stone punched it away.

Stone, who was named MVC Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, faced 10 shots and recorded four saves in her 110 minutes in the net. 

Avery Mertz, Libby Helverson, and Rachel Panther registered shots early in the first half, but all ended off-target. 

"We easily could have been down 2-0 at a half with their free kick indirect goal that didn't count and the penalty saved by Kelsie. Throughout the game we were able to breakthrough midfield but didn't make the best, most dangerous decision on the ball and that is the difference between coming home with a point instead of three," said head coach Lindsey Horner.

In the 64th minute, fifth year Olivia Bruce found junior Rachel Panther who then scored to put Drake on the board 1-0. 

Panther's goal was the first of her collegiate career and she added two points to the book for the Bulldogs. 

The Aces retaliated in the 80th minute when Emily Wolak tied the game after receiving a pass from Alex Elyer. 

Horner said, "Overall we know we are capable of converting that many chances and possessions into goals, but we really have to show better composure while still playing quickly in and around the goal."

Panther registered a shot less than a minute later to try and put the Bulldogs back up, but it was blocked by the Aces defense. 

The Bulldogs return to Des Moines to take on Indiana State on Wednesday Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in Drake Stadium.