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Ovenberger
3
Winner Keiser University KUWSOC18 (19-2-2)
1
Spring Arbor SAU2018W (20-2-1)
Winner
Keiser University KUWSOC18
(19-2-2)
3
Final
1
Spring Arbor SAU2018W
(20-2-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Keiser University KUWSOC18 2 1 3
Spring Arbor SAU2018W 0 1 1

Game Recap: No. 1 Women's Soccer |

No. 4 Women's Soccer Punches Ticket to National Championship Game

Game Information
Score: No. 4 Keiser 3, No. 1 Spring Arbor 1
Records: No. 4 Keiser (20-2-2), No. 1 Spring Arbor (20-2-1)
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex, Orange Beach, Ala.
 
The No. 4 Keiser women's soccer team defeated the reigning NAIA National Champions, No. 1 Spring Arbor 3-1 in the semifinal round of the 2018 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship. With the win, the Seahawks advance to their first-ever National Championship game tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.
 
Stat of the Match
The first half dominance continues for the Seahawks as KU scored two more goals, raising their total to seven in the national tournament.

How it Happened
  • The Seahawks struck in the second minute of the contest as Maxi Krug converted on a 40-yard free kick to lead 1-0.
  • Keiser upped the margin to 2-0 in the 11th minute as freshman, Matilda Ovenberger bagged her 32nd goal of the season off a give-away by the Cougar defense.
  • Spring Arbor nearly had their first goal in the 21st minute as Bethany Balcer's free kick from 25-yards out banged off the crossbar.
  • KU outshot SAU 5-2 during the remainder of the half to keep their two-goal advantage at the halftime break.
  • The Cougars ended the Seahawks 629 minute shutout streak in the 70th minute as Bethany Balcer tallied the lone goal of the game for SAU to trail 2-1.
  • However, the Seahawks sealed their spot in the national championship game as Ovenberger played a great ball to the back post and Filippa Millqvist was there to send the ball home, lifting KU to the 3-1 victory over the top-seeded team and reigning national champs.
 
Game Notes
  • Keiser continues their best season in program history with their 20th victory.
  • This was the third time in program history that KU has advanced to the semifinals but the first time moving on to the finals.
  • The Seahawks are 6-2-2 against teams ranked inside the top 25 and 1-0-1 against team's ranked No. 1 in the nation.
  • The first two shots for Keiser resulted in the game's first two goals.
  • Today was the first meeting in program history between these two teams.
  • The Seahawks had not conceded a goal in the last 629 minutes until Spring Arbor scored their lone goal in the 70th minute.
  • Nina Haeberlin had her nine game shutout streak come to an end this afternoon despite making four saves.
  • Ovenberger finished with a team-best five shots on the afternoon.
 
By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 212
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 4
Saves: 4
 
Spring Arbor
Shots: 16
Shots on Goal: 5
Corner Kicks: 5
Saves: 1
 
Up Next
The Seahawks will face the winner of No. 2 William Carey vs. No. 6 Southeastern in the NAIA National Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5:00 p.m. in Orange Beach, Ala.
 
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