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NCAA Women's Soccer First and Second Rounds
November 12-13, 2005
at Emory University
Atlanta, Ga.
George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center
EMORY ELIMINATED FROM NCAA TOURNAMENT
(Nov. 13) Emory University was eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament, losing to the University of Puget Sound (WA), 2-0.
The Loggers, ranked eighth nationally, struck in the 41st minute, when Elizabeth Pittman’s corner kick was headed into the goal by Megan Shivers. In the 75th minute, Adrienne Folsom put the game out of reach for the Eagles, scoring an unassisted goal.
Puget Sound goalkeeper Erin Williams recorded her second shutout of the tournament. The Loggers have not allowed a goal since September 10th of this season.
Senior Amy Franciscovich played her final game in goal for the Eagles, making eight saves. She finishes her Emory career with the third lowest Goals Against Average in school history.
The Eagles finish the season with a 13-3-2 record, four less losses than they had in the previous season. This is the second straight year the Eagles have been eliminated in the tournament’s round of 32, and the third time in the past four years.
QUOTATIONS FROM EMORY UNIVERSITY'S LOSS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND'S IN THE SECOND ROUND
Emory Head Coach Sue Patberg:
On playing Puget Sound:
"They are a good team. I thought Puget Sound did a great job of covering us throughout the game. Give our girls a lot of credit thought. I thought they played hard and didn't give up at any point tonight.
On seniors:
"Our seniors are great people. They have done a good job for us all year long. They displayed great leadership and led the team. I am going to miss them. I wish I could have had one more year with them. They did some great things for the team this year. Just look at the stats and you can tell the impact they have had this season."
U. of Puget Sound's Head Coach Dan Keene:
On Emory's play:
"Emory put a lot of pressure on our backline. Number 24, Nancy Wilson, is a handful. She was able to cause some issues for us. Our back-forward bent but didn't break. The insurance goal was huge for us because Emory kept the pressure constant and really tested our backline."
On Puget Sound's chances in the NCAA Sectionals:
"We are playing each game with lots of confidence. We like our ability to defend and finish scoring chances, and we feel as well-balanced as last year's squad."
On travelling across the country to play in Atlanta:
"We actually really enjoyed travelling. It rains all the time in Washington so it was a a treat to visit a beautiful city and campus. Emory University was a wonderful host."
PUGET SOUND ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND
(Nov. 12) The University of Puget Sound (WA) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Tournament with a 3-0 win over Maryville College.
Cortney Kjar led the way for the Loggers with two goals, including the first of the game. Kjar has 22 goals and 51 points this season, both team highs.
Erin Williams recorded her 18th shutout of the season. She entered the game ranked 1st in the nation in goals against average and second in save percentage.
The Loggers (17-1-1) will face the Emory Eagles (13-2-2) on Sunday for the second round of the tournament.
QUOTATIONS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND'S WIN OVER MARYVILLE COLLEGE
U. of Puget Sound's Head Coach Dan Keene:
On the win against Maryville College:
"We played great. Getting used to the environment took time, but getting the first goal helped settle our nerves and play the game we wanted to play."
On facing Emory in the second round:
"We are looking forward to playing Emory tomorrow."
EAGLES ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND ON GOLDEN GOAL
(Nov. 12) Emory University (13-2-2) defeated the University of the South (Tenn.) 1-0, in the first overtime period of the game.
For the second time this season, the Tigers and the Eagles finished regulation scoreless. In the previous meeting, two overtime periods were not enough to decide the game, which ended in a tie.
On Saturday, after 90 more minutes of scoreless play, Eagle forward Nancy Wilson scored the lone goal of the game on a breakaway in the 93rd minute of the game.
For Wilson, a senior, the goal is her third “golden goal” her sixth game-winning goal this season. Wilson has scored the game-winning goal for Emory in each of its last three games. She leads the team with seven goals and 16 points this season.
Amy Franciscovich recorded her ninth shutout of the season. Franciscovich entered the game ranked 15th in the nation in goals against average. Her counterpart Tayloe Steedman started the game just ahead of her, ranked 14th in the nation.
In the 57th minute of the game, Franciscovich made a game-saving stop, diving to her right to prevent a hard shot off the leg of Becky Gaddis from entering the net.
Emory, ranked 20th in the nation, will play the winner of Maryville College and The University of Puget Sound in the second round of the tournament. The game will take place Sunday, October 13th at 5:00 PM.
QUOTATIONS FROM EMORY'S WIN OVER THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
Emory Head Coach Sue Patberg:
On the University of the South:
“Sewanee was dangerous and played a great game. They used their size well to create opportunities for them, and we had to weather a lot of attacks in the first half.”
On the second half:
“I’m proud of the team. We made changes in the second half that changed our level of play. We started to create opportunities for ourselves.”
On the win:
“It was a tight game and a great win for us.”
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