WATERTOWN, Wis. -- The Sabercats Women's Soccer Team saw their season come to a disappointing end yesterday, as they fell 2-1 to Grace Christian University in the NCCAA Midwest Region Semifinal. Samantha Sipla scored a goal after a mesmerizing solo run from Amelia Schroeder, but it wasn't enough to fuel a comeback.
The Sabercats finish the season with a 5-10-3 record.
OVERVIEW
- Result: #4 Maranatha 1-2 #5Â Kuyper
- Venue: Maranatha Baptist University
- Location: Watertown, Wis.
- Event: NCCAA Midwest Region Semifinal
- Attendance: 53
- Record:Â MBU (5-10-3), GCU (2-8-2)
STORY
The Sabercats were all over the Tigers in the opening exchanges, firing off 8 first-half shots. But Grace scored the opening goal with just their second shot of the game in the 37th minute. The Tigers added to their 1-0 halftime lead with a free kick in the 54th minute, and the Sabercats had their backs against the wall.
Amelia Schroeder finally took things into her own hands in the 74th minute, powering her way through 4 Tiger defenders before crossing the ball to Sipla in the middle of the box. Sipla touched the ball to her right before slotting a shot low into the net for the Sabercats' first goal of the game.
The Sabercats created three more chances in the closing minutes but were frustrated by the Tigers once again.
Chloe Dodd, Amelia Schroeder, and Grace Strauch all played their final game in Maranatha colors.
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Maranatha Starters: 0- Dodd, 2- Sipla, 5- Pileggi, 6- Strauch, 7- Kennedy (C), 8- Lundy, 11- Schroeder, 13- Veldman (C), 15- Sainsbury, 16- Bishop, 18- Stertz (C)
STATS
- Shot count: Maranatha 19-4 Grace
- Last time:Â The two teams tied 0-0 on October 8
- Series: The all-time series is now tied 9-9-3
OPPONENTS
- Grace competes with Maranatha in the Midwest Conference (NCCAA DII)
WRAP-UP
A full recap of the season will be forthcoming at mbusabercats.com.
