DANVILLE, Ky. – The Trinity University Women's Soccer team (14-2-1) fell 1-0 to Centre College (13-2-4) in the SAA Tournament Championship at Berry College on Sunday.
Both teams traded possession in an evenly fought first half, but the Tigers created the better chances. Trinity fired eight shots and earned six corner kicks before the break. Centre did not record a shot in the half, but its keeper made three saves to keep the match scoreless at halftime.
Centre broke through in the 61st minute to take a 1-0 lead. Trinity answered with steady pressure and nearly equalized in the closing minutes.
Alex Doran (Boerne, Texas / Geneva School of Boerne) served a ball into the box, and
Lilly Fant (Crownsville, Md. / Old Mill) rose to head it on target, but the ball hit the inside of the post and rolled along the goal line before going out for a goal kick.
The Tigers outshot Centre 15-5, including a 4-2 edge in shots on goal, and won the corner battle 8-3. Even so, Trinity could not find the equalizer.
Talia Camin (Houston, Texas / Memorial) and
Kylie Harris (Missouri City, Texas / Ridge Point) were named to the SAA All-Tournament Team for their performances.
Up Next
Trinity awaits the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship Selection Show on Monday to see whether it receives an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
