The Basics
Score:Â MNU 1 - Missouri Valley 2
Record:Â MNUÂ (10-6-2), MVC (14-4-2)
Location:Â Gregg-Mitchell Field - Marshall, Mo.
MARSHALL, Mo.Â
-Â The Pioneers lost late in the Heart Semifinals at Missouri Valley on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, MNU was fouled in the box in the 48th minute, and
Emily Carrasco converted for a 1-0 lead. Just 6 minutes later, Valley tied the match at 1. The teams traded chances over the next 30 minutes until the Vikings finally broke through in the 83rd minute, and the Valley defense held in the final minutes to take the match.
Turning Point
Valley's goal with 8 minutes remaining was the game winner.
Individual Leaders
Emily Carrasco had a PK goal. And
Marcelle Thedinga had 4 saves.
Up Next
The Pioneers await an At-Large bid to Nationals. The teams will be announced on
YouTube on Monday at noon.
Update: MNU was not selected for Nationals.
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