Posted: Nov 09, 2019
GEORGETOWN, Texas - With only seconds remaining in the first overtime, Southwestern's Maya Fuller found the back of the net to break a scoreless battle and sent the Pirates to their second straight SCAC title game with a 1-0 victory over Centenary in Saturday's second semifinal game. Official Championships Website | Postgame Interview | Tournament Stats
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Southwestern outshot Centenary, 17-9. Both teams had six corners.
- The game was plagued with cards as Centenary accumulated four yellows and a red while Southwestern played a person down from the 63rd minute on after a straight red called on Alexis Guaardo. Centenary's Gabby McDonald exited late in the first overtime after being cautioned a second time.
- Southwestern goalkeeper Mary Cardone maintained a clean sheet with three saves; Centenary's Karlie Delhommer had four saves before allowing the game-winner in the 100th minute.
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Maya Fuller: 3 shots, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal
- Ariel Mansholt: 1 assist
- Hallie Rutherford: 3 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Mary Cardone (GK): 100 minutes in goal, 0 goals allowed, 3 save
CENTENARY COLLEGE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Migui Boldrin: 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Kyra Montes: 3 shots
- Karlie Delhommer (GK): 100 minutes in goal, 4 saves, 1 goal allowed
NOTABLES
- The goal by Fuller was her seventh of the season, good for second on the team. It was her third game-winner. The assist by Mansholt was her first.
- The overtime game was the second between the two in the last seven days. Southwestern went on the road to defeat Centenary, 2-1, this past Sunday in double overtime in the regular-season finale for both teams.
- This will be Southwestern's fourth appearance in the title game. All three previous appearances (2013, 2016, 2018), the Pirates fell to Trinity, who is their opponent again this trip.
- Centenary advanced to the semifinals for the second time in three seasons and yesterday's victory over Schriener established a new program record for wins with 16.
UP NEXT
Southwestern will play in tomorrow's championship match agaisnt Trinity at 1 p.m. (CT). Centenary ends its season with a 16-3 mark.