Machias advances, SMCC falls first round of women's soccer playoffs
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The University of Maine at Machias women's soccer team advanced to the second round of the USCAA Soccer National Championships with a 2-0 victory over ninth seeded Warren Wilson Wednesday afternoon. The Clippers (11-4-4) came in to the tournament as the eighth seed and will take on defending national champions and first seeded University of Maine at Fort Kent on Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m.
The Clippers received a goal from Sierra Tjelmeland eight minutes into the game and then turned the game over to its defense, which successfully thwarted multiple attempts from Warren Wilson College to score an equalizer. Clippers Keeper Aisling Farragher-Gemma tallied four saves in the game, facing a barrage of shots from the Warren Wilson Owls, who outshot University of Maine-Machias 10-3 in the game, including five on goal. Brooklynne Lewis added an insurance goal in the 75th minute to essentially put the game out of reach and ensure the Clippers advancement to the USCAA women's soccer quarterfinals.
Carlow College (Pa.) 1, SMCC 0
The seventh seeded SMCC women's soccer team fell in a hard-fought battle with 10th seeded Carolow College 1-0 today, concluding the most successful season in team history.
Each team managed five shots in the first half, but went into the locker room scoreless. In the second half, Carlow eventually scored the only goal of the game on a free kick by Kristina Wallace at the 63:36 mark.
Seawolves goalkeeper Katie Rhodes recorded seven saves on the day. The team will face off tomorrow against Warren Wilson College in a consolation game.