ROUND ROCK, Texas -- An 83rd minute goal proved to be the difference for fourth-seeded Concordia (TX) as the Tornados secured a 1-0 win over top-seeded Texas Lutheran in the first SCAC Women's Soccer Tournament semifinal at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Official Championships Website | Tournament Stats | Interview w/ Head Coach Andy Tunnicliffe | Photos
Following a scoreless first half, Texas Lutheran had a penalty kick opportunity in the 48th minute, but Avery Wright made the save, one of three for her in a four minute stretch early in the second half. With time winding down inside the final 10 minutes, Concordia capitalized in the 83rd minute as Avery Walker finished off a double assist from Maddie Oberholtzer and Tatum Winn for the game winner.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Walker's goal marked the third of the season for the senior who now leads the Tornados with eight points.
- Winn tallied her fifth assist of the season which leads the team.
- The Bulldogs outshot the Tornados 25-10 in the contest with 13 on goal to Concordia's three.
- Wright posted 13 saves in the match, a season-high for the senior. Her 13 saves also are the sixth most saves in SCAC Women's Soccer Tournament history & the most since 2021.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (TX) STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
NOTABLES
- Concordia (TX) becomes the first four seed to ever make the SCAC Women's Soccer Tournament final and the highest seed ever.
- These two teams met in the last contest of the regular season with Texas Lutheran claiming a 1-0 win on the road.
- This marks the Tornados first trip to the SCAC Championship after joining the league in 2024.
UP NEXT
Concordia moves on to Sunday's Championship match to face second-seeded McMurry Kickoff is scheduled for 11am. The Tornados tied McMurry 0-0 this season.
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