SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Concordia University Texas women's soccer team's historic postseason run came to an end on Saturday afternoon, falling 5-0 to unbeaten Puget Sound in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship at Paul McGinlay Field.
The Tornados concluded their 2026 campaign with a 7-9-2 overall record, but their season will be remembered for a remarkable postseason journey that saw Concordia capture the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Tournament Championship and earn its first NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in program history.
Entering the SCAC Tournament as the No. 4 seed, Concordia battled its way through the conference tournament to claim the championship and secure the league's automatic bid to the national tournament. The postseason run marked a historic achievement for the program and provided the Tornados with an opportunity to compete on the national stage.
In Saturday's NCAA Tournament matchup, Concordia faced a Puget Sound squad that entered the contest unbeaten. The Loggers built a 3-0 halftime advantage before adding two goals in the second half to secure the victory.
Despite the result, Kylie Bourquin turned in a strong performance between the posts, recording 13 saves across 90 minutes of action.
The Tornados' postseason success highlighted the team's resilience and determination throughout the 2026 campaign. After navigating a challenging regular season, Concordia found its stride when it mattered most, putting together a championship run that secured the program's place in the NCAA Tournament.
Although the season ended in San Antonio, the Tornados closed the year with their second-straight SCAC Championship appearance and as SCAC Tournament champions, establishing a new milestone for Concordia Texas women's soccer and laying the foundation for continued success.
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