Thomasville, Ga.—The USCB women' soccer team played their way into The Sun Conference semifinals for the second time in program history, with a 1-0 overtime victory over Thomas University this afternoon.
The match opened with both teams playing wide open, exchanging chances, but neither side was able to capitalize in the first half of play.
The second half was all Thomas, as the Nighthawks posted 9 shots to none for the Sand Sharks.
Logan Leask and the back line held firm, though, and forced the match into overtime for the fifth time this season.
The resilient defensive strategy once again paid dividends for coach
Jay Harris and the Sand Sharks, as they were able to force a corner kick in the extra session, where
Melissa Fichtner flicked the ball onto the foot of
Kaylee Kumar, who made no mistake in putting USCB through to the TSC semifinals for the second time in program history.
The Basics:
- Final Score: USCB 1, Thomas 0
- Location: TU Soccer Complex, Thomasville, Georgia
- Records: Thomas 7-7-2 overall, 6-3-1 TSC; USCB 8-8-1 overall, 4-5-1 TSC
How it Happened:
- Thomas outshot USCB 19-6.
- Kumar scored in the first overtime period (assist: Fichtner).
For the Sand Sharks:
What's Next:
USCB will travel to Keiser University (Fla.) this Tuesday, November 6, for a semifinal match The Fire. Kick off time is TBD.
