COOKEVILLE, TENN. – On Thursday afternoon, women's soccer took on Little Rock in the OVC Tournament Semifinals. In a low scoring affair, the Lions would win 1-0 over the Trojans, and will advance to the OVC Championship for the first time in program history.
MATCH OVERVIEW
In the first half, the Lions would outshoot the Trojans 10-7.
Caroline Ritter made three saves in the first frame of play. In the 37
th minute,
Georgia Pardalos would break the 0-0 tie, after lasering a shot past the goalkeeper, for her third goal of the season. Pardalos' goal would be assisted by
Maddy Vasiloff. After a half of play, the Lions would lead 1-0.
In the second half, Little Rock had some early chances, but could not find the back of the net. The Lions would hold the Trojans scoreless, resulting in the Lions winning 1-0 over the Trojans. In the half, the Lions would outshoot the Trojans 7-5 in the final frame of play. Ritter would only have to make one save in the half for a total of four on the afternoon. Ritter would also record her eight shutout of her career and of the 2024 season.
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"I'm extremely proud of this group. Today was a big test against a well-organized team, and our ladies responded well. We grew up after the last game of the regular season and we are playing confident, relaxed, and with a greater purpose. We are excited for Championship Sunday," said head coach
Dave Musso.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Goals – Pardalos (1)
Assists – Vasiloff (1)
Shots –
Mackenzie Compton (6)
Shots on Goal – Compton (2)
Minutes Played – Six tied (90)
TEAM STATISTICS
1 2 Total
Shots
LIN 10 7
17 (6)
LR 7 5
12 (4)
Saves
LIN 3 1
4
LR 3 2
5
Corner Kicks
LIN 4 2
6
LR 1 0
1
Fouls
LIN 4 2
6
LR 4 8
12
() Shots on goal.
UP NEXT
The Lions will play Morehead State for the OVC Championship, Sunday, November 10, at 1:00 PM CT, in Cookeville, Tenn.
