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ATHENS, Ga. -- After a 20 minute weather delay, Georgia soccer opened the 2016 campaign with a 2-2 tie against Oklahoma State in double overtime Friday night at the Turner Soccer Complex.The Bulldogs (0-0-1) are 14-3-5 all-time in season openers.One of the things we wanted to do, especially with the weather conditions, was get off to a good start, Georgia head coach Billy Lesesne said. We did a really nice job of getting that first goal and getting on the board. It was a hard fought battle by both teams.Georgia was first on the board after a header from Lauren Tanner was blocked, setting Mariel Gutierrez up for the goal in the ninth minute of play.Georgia and Oklahoma State shared the pitch through much of the first half, each team getting off a total of nine shots. Oklahoma State got one through Georgias defense at the 30 minute mark to tie the game.A Georgia corner kick was blocked and a followed up shot saved by multiple Cowgirls as time ran out in the first half.The second half started as the rain picked back up. Oklahoma State took the lead in the 63rd minute with a header that rebounded off the crossbar.Georgia answered with ten minutes left in the game. A cross from Tanner set freshman Katie MacGinnitie up for the equalizer.The score was 2-2 at the end of regulation.The Bulldogs and Cowgirls showed equal effort throughout the two overtime periods. Oklahoma State had three shots to Georgias two, and a save by each goalkeeper. After the 20 extra minutes of play, the game ended in a 2-2 tie.I think the thing I am most proud of when it comes to this team is just being a team, senior forward Marion Crowder said. We have worked in preseason on being a team and being unified. I thought that tonight from the bench players, to the players that played 90 minutes, to the coaching staff, and even to the fans we were all connected. Thats a huge step in the right direction for us.Georgia will travel to Clemson on Sunday to face the Tigers at 7 p.m. Willie Brown Youth Jersey . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. Maxx Crosby Jersey . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. http://www.footballraidersmall.com/Youth-Antonio-Brown-Elite-Jersey/ . In the response filed Wednesday to the complaint by 30-year-old Alexander Bradley, attorneys say the former University of Florida player is invoking his Fifth Amendment right that protects people from incriminating themselves. Lyle Alzado Jersey . Having already announced that the race will start May 9 with three stages in Northern Ireland and Ireland and finish in Trieste on June 1, the rest of the route was unveiled Monday. Trayvon Mullen Womens Jersey . The scientists believe the small earthquake during a Marshawn Lynch touchdown was likely greater than Lynchs famous "beast quake" touchdown run three years ago, which also came against New Orleans during a playoff game. Grand final hero Michael Ennis will return to Cronulla next NRL season in an advisory role to help nurse the clubs next generation of hookers.Ennis retired following his sides maiden grand final triumph over Melbourne on Sunday, but he will remain involved with the club in 2017.The biggest headache Shane Flanagan faces going into their premiership defence is how to fill the shoes of the wily No.9.Enniss arrival in The Shire last year proved a catalyst to their success with Nu Brown, Wests Tigers import Manaia Cherrington and youngster Jayden Brailey vying for the hooking role.The 32-year-old Ennis said he had agreed to lend a hand to Flanagan next year in helping mould his successors.Weve got some ggreat young kids, the two young Brailey boys (Jayden and Blayke), weve got Manaia Cherrington and Faamanu Brown so Id love to help out those boys where I can, Ennis said.ddddddddddddFlanagan said he wasnt sure of what exact role Ennis would have but was keen to keep him involved.All the little things he does go unnoticed - his kick pressure, his line speed, Flanagan said.They call him The Menace but most of that stuff is from being aggressive and putting teams under pressure, all the things people dont want to do.His influence on some of our younger kids will be massive. ' ' '