Final Score: No. 3 Keiser Seahawks 1, No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats 0
Records: No. 3 Keiser (17-3-1), No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan (15-4-1)
Location: Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex, Pensacola, Fla.

360 days ago, Maria Vilhena scored in overtime to send Keiser to the NAIA National Championship. Tonight she delivered again with just two minutes left on the clock to give Keiser a 1-0 win over No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan in the NAIA Round of 16 at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex in Pensacola, Fla.

In a tightly contested match that saw both teams generate quality scoring chances in the first half, Keiser managed seven shots while Indiana Wesleyan recorded only three. The Seahawks held a slight edge with one corner kick, but neither team could break through as both defenses stood firm. The second half saw the pace pick up as both teams pushed for the breakthrough goal. The Wildcats created several dangerous chances, with Mackenzie Minney forcing two saves from Mio Tanaka in the opening minutes of the half. Sarah Foulk also had two shots on goal as Indiana Wesleyan pressed for the opener, but Tanaka remained strong in goal for the Seahawks. Keiser continued to battle, with Lauren Riley registering three shots in the match and Blanca Bächi adding three attempts of her own. The match appeared destined for overtime until the final minutes when Ella Bergström sent in a corner kick in the 88th minute. Vilhena rose above the defense and bounced a header into the net for her 12th goal of the season, sending the Seahawks into the quarterfinals with the dramatic late winner.

The Seahawks advance to the NAIA National Tournament Quarterfinals, where they will take on the winner of No. 4 Missouri Valley and No. 19 Lindsey Wilson in the NAIA Quarterfinals in Pensacola, Fla on Thursday, December 4. Kickoff from the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex is set for 7:00 PM CT.

• Keiser improves to 17-3-1 with the win
• The Seahawks move to 1-0 against Indiana Wesleyan
• In the NAIA National Tournament KU improves to 36-15-2 all time
• Against ranked opponents this season, Keiser is now 6-3-1
• Keiser held a 20-12 advantage in total shots and a 7-6 edge in shots on goal
• Vilhena's 12th goal of the season came on a corner kick from Bergström in the 88th minute
• Riley recorded three shots with two on goal for Keiser
• Bachi added three shots for the Seahawks
• Tanaka made five saves to record the shutout, her second straight clean sheet
• The match was played in 48-degree weather with overcast skies and 11 mph winds

The Seahawks advance to the NAIA National Tournament Quarterfinals where they will take on the winner of No. 4 Missouri Valley and No. 19 Lindsey Wilson in the NAIA Quarterfinals in Pensacola, Fla on Thursday, December 4. Kickoff from the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex is set for 7:00 PM CT.
 

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