IRVING, Texas – Third-seeded University of Dallas posted a 2-1 win over sixth-seeded University of St. Thomas in quarterfinal action of the 2020-21 SCAC Women’s Soccer Tournament, advancing to the program’s third-straight semifinal. Official Championships Website | Tournament Stats
Playing in her first SCAC Tournament fixture, freshman Andrea Coppi scored both goals for the Crusaders as Dallas limited St. Thomas to just one shot following the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Dallas opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Coppi found the back of the net off an assist from Maddie Rodriguez and May Lein Le. It marked the first goal and assist of the season for Coppi, Rodriguez and Lein Le.
- St. Thomas responded just 37 seconds later to tie the game a 1-1 when Halie Hernandez scored her first of the season on an assist from Desiree Lewis.
- Coppi scored her first career game-winning goal and her second of the afternoon in the 71st minute. Michelle Macintyre delivered the game-winning assist.
- Dallas outshot St. Thomas, 14-6, in the game.
- Each team finished the game with two corner kicks apiece.
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Andrea Coppi (MF): 2 goals, 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Maddie Rodriguez (MF): 1 assist
- May Lein Le (D): 1 assist
- Michelle Macintyre (D): 1 assist
- Izzy Barajas (MF): 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Courtney Bokanyi (MF): 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Macey Henderson (GK): 90 minutes of play, 3 saves
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Haile Hernandez (MF): 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Desiree Lewis (F): 1 assist
- Mary Pham (F): 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
- Kelsie Droptini (D): 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
- Emily Edwards (GK): 36:31 minutes of play, 3 saves
NOTABLES
- Dallas earns its third-straight trip to the semifinals and sixth all-time in program history.
- Today’s fixture marked the SCAC Tournament debut for St. Thomas.
- The Crusaders are riding a three-game winning streak heading into the semifinals.
- Dallas is looking to advance into the SCAC Championship for the just the second time in program history as the Crusaders are just 1-4 in their previous five semifinal appearances with the lone win coming back in 2012.
- St. Thomas ends its season with an overall record of 2-6-0.
UP NEXT
Dallas (5-2-0) advances to the SCAC semifinals to face No. 2 Southwestern which will be played on Friday, April 23rd at Texas Lutheran University. Next week’s meeting between the Crusaders and the Pirates will be the first of the season.
