SEGUIN, Texas – A golden goal in the 109th minute off the foot of freshman Andrea Coppi sent third-seeded University of Dallas to its first SCAC Women's Soccer title game since 2012 as the Crusaders pulled out the 1-0 double overtime victory over defending tournament champion and second-seeded Southwestern University Saturday afternoon at TLU's Gustafson Field. Official Championships Website | Tournament Stats | Interview W/ Andrea Coppi & Head Coach Lexi Stinson
A week after scoring both goals in UD's 2-1 quarterfinal win over St. Thomas, Coppi scored her second career game-winner in as many weeks.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Dallas outshot Southwestern, 16-12, in the game, including 5-2 in the two overtime periods.
- The Crusaders also had the advantage on corners, doubling up the Pirates, 6-3.
- Both keepers had six saves in the contest.
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Andrea Coppi (M): 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
- May Lein Le (D): 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Bekah Gonzalez (D): 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Macey Henderson (GK): 108:05 minutes in goal, 6 saves, shutout
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Karlee Holmes (M): 3 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Hannah Hall (M): 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Maya Fuller (F): 2 shots
- Johnna Campbell (GK): 108:05 minutes in goal, 6 saves, 1 goal allowed
NOTABLES
- Dallas will be making its second appearance in a SCAC women's soccer final. The Crusaders lost to Trnity in the 2012 championship game, 1-0. Like this year, UD defeated Southwestern in the semifinal round to reach the 2012 title game. And like 2012, Trinity will be awaiting them.
- The Crusaders are riding a four-game winning streak heading into the semifinals.
- In the 6-team post-season tournament era (2011-forward), Dallas is the fourth No. 3 seed to make the final. Each of the previous four were defeated in the championship match - and each by Trinity.
- Priot to today's defeat, Southwestern had advanced to the SCAC finals the last two seasons.
- Southwestern ends its season with an overall record of 6-2-0.
UP NEXT
Dallas (6-2-0) advances to the SCAC championship match to face top-seeded Trinity. That match is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. CT at Texas Lutheran University. In the team's only meeting this season (March 20), Trinity defeated Dallas, 1-0, in overtime in a match played at UD.
