WICHITA, Kansas - Newman University scored less than seven minutes into the contest and were able to hold off St. Edward's to hand the Hilltoppers the 1-0 loss in the Heartland Conference Quarterfinals Tuesday evening.
SEU had the first look of the game with a corner kick in the third minute, but Newman quickly flipped the script as Taylor White scored in the ninth minute to put the Jets on top 1-0.
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A barrage of shots by the Hilltoppers midway through the half were just off frame or saved as SEU went into halftime trailing 1-0.
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After the half St. Edward's continued to press as they worked to get great looks at goal but were unable to put one away.
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Both teams got four shots in the game, but the Hilltoppers earned seven corner kicks while giving up four.
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Will Tuffin posted two saves in the match while facing four shots, three on frame.
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The Hilltoppers end their season with an 8-9-1 overall mark.
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