Cedarville, Ohio – The University of Findlay women's soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in a penalty shootout against the Ashland Eagles in the semifinal of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Tournament on Thursday, November 5. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after 110 minutes of play. With the loss, the Oilers fall to 13-2-5 overall and 9-1-4 in G-MAC play.
The Oilers battled the Eagles throughout regulation, recording four shots and forcing one save from the Ashland goalkeeper. Findlay also earned two corner kicks.
In extra time, the Oilers continued their strong defensive effort, keeping Ashland off the scoreboard and forcing the match into a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Ashland converted three of its first five attempts. Findlay's goals came from senior Allie Arnold and freshman Kate Delaney, but the Oilers ultimately fell 3-2.
Fifth-year goalkeeper Cat Graves played all 110 minutes, recording four saves during regulation and extra time. In the shootout, Graves made two additional saves to keep the Oilers alive and force the contest into sudden death.
With the tie, the Oilers have set a new single-season program record with 15 shutouts, breaking the previous mark which had stood since 1992. Also, Graves' recorded her 13th shutout of the season which ties her with Megan Morris' 1992 season for the individual single-season program record.
Findlay will now await its postseason fate during the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Selection Show, which will air on NCAA.com at 7 p.m. on November 9.
