Score: Keiser Seahawks 2, Southeastern 1 (OT)
Records: Keiser (15-0-3), Southeastern (14-4-1)
Location: Arrigo-Vecellio Field, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser won its 11th Sun Conference championship on Wednesday, as Emilia Nilsson scored in the 94th minute to beat Southeastern 2-1 in overtime. Nilsson was named the tournament MVP.
The Seahawks dominated a scoreless first half, putting 11 shots on Southeastern goalkeeper Madison Songer and earning six corner kicks, but could not break through. Songer made five saves in the half, and Southeastern's Eden Greenfield hit the crossbar in the 32nd minute.
Keiser finally broke through in the 48th minute. Steingerður Snorradóttir set up Ruby Vernon for the opening goal and a 1-0 lead. Southeastern answered 78 seconds later when Momo Sato scored unassisted in the 49th minute to make it 1-1.
Neither team found a winner the rest of regulation, though Keiser outshot Southeastern 9-6 in the second half and 24-12 for the match. The Seahawks kept the pressure on in overtime, and Nilsson's shot in the 91st minute was saved by Songer, who made another save on Delia Letelier in the 94th. Seconds later, Letelier found Nilsson for the game-winning goal at 94:06.
Keiser held a 12-4 edge in shots on goal and a 9-4 advantage in corner kicks. Nilsson led the team with seven shots, three on target, and Vernon put all five of her shots on target. Songer made nine saves for Southeastern. Mio Tanaka played all 94 minutes in goal and made three saves.
Up next, the Seahawks will wait to find out their second-round opponent in the NAIA Tournament. The selection show is Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. CT.
- Keiser wins its 11th Sun Conference championship with a 2-1 overtime win over Southeastern
- Nilsson scored the game-winner in the 94th minute, assisted by Letelier
- Vernon opened the scoring in the 48th minute, assisted by Snorradóttir
- Keiser outshot Southeastern 24-12, with a 12-4 edge in shots on goal
- The Seahawks held a 9-4 advantage in corner kicks
- Nilsson led Keiser with seven shots, three on target; Vernon put all five of her shots on target
- Tanaka played 94 minutes and made three saves
- Songer made nine saves for Southeastern
- Keiser will now wait to see who it will play in the second round of the NAIA Tournament
- The NAIA Tournament selection show is Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. CT
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