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NEWARK, Del. – A 77
th-minute Western Kentucky goal ultimately decided the opening fixture of the Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship, with Kennesaw State falling 1-0.
Coach Chris Cahill's Remarks
"What a great group to evolve with this year," Cahill said. "Not one setback kept us from staying on our mission to get KSU's first CUSA Tournament appearance. We now know what it takes to get here and how to advance next year. The shift put in today by the whole team was great to be a part of and a microcosm of who they have been all year. I'm really proud of the seniors that kept us focus and set a new standard. I'm proud of the injured players that stayed checked in and supportive to the rest of the team. I'm proud of the younger players that bought in and helped us reach a new standard. The team just left it all out there today and showed a lot of character. We ultimately didn't get what we set out for but positive growth and new standards are positive steps forward when we emptied the tank like we did this season."
How It Happened
Aryana Rosenblum got the start in goal for a second-straight game and was tested earlier as the Hilltoppers tallied 12 shots in the first half, five on target, with the junior stopping them all.
There were consecutive VAR reviews for WKU scoring opportunities, but both calls were upheld and the game remained tied.
KSU's first shot of the afternoon came in the 62
nd minute. CUSA Midfielder and Offensive Player of the Year
Anabel Orozco sent a laser that just skimmed past the crossbar.
The deciding play occurred in the 77
th minute. A Hilltopper took a shot which Rosenblum initially stopped, but sophomore Mya Jackson ran in for the rebound and tapped it in.
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