COMMERCE, Texas. – St. Edward's women's soccer battled Midwestern State to 1-1 draw Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but fell 6-5 after seven rounds of penalty kicks.
Junior
GRACEN JACKS scored the Hilltoppers lone goal just seconds into the second half. A shot in the 46th minute came awkwardly off Jacks' foot and rolled uncontested to the left of the goalkeeper. Senior goalkeeper Lorri Santoy matched her season high with six saves.
St. Edward's finished its season with a 15-1-3 record. Midwestern State (13-5-4) advances to the second round Sunday against host Texas A&M-Commerce.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Midwestern State evened the match off a deflected shot from Avery Lewis in the 63rd minute.
- In penalty kicks Mustang goalkeeper Courtney Burnette stopped GRACE MCSWAIN's attempt in the first round and KELLY ANDRUS in the seventh.
- Santoy blocked Katie Huff in third round.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH NICK COWELL
"We should just be so proud of the girls to get to this point. We went through the season just losing one game, and in the playoffs we've tied a couple of games that we lost on penalty kicks, which is a bit of a lottery. It's not a great way to lose. I just want to say I'm so proud of them. Our seniors really led this team. Their legacy is going to live on for the next three to four years."
GAME INFORMATION
Score: St. Edward's 1, Midwestern State 1 (MSU advances on PK's, 6-5)
Records: St. Edward's (15-1-3), Midwestern Sate (13-5-4)
Attendance: Not Recorded
