CEDARVILLE, Ohio — No. 3 seed Cedarville advanced to the semifinals of the G-MAC Women's Soccer Championship with a 2–0 victory over No. 6 Thomas More.
The Yellow Jackets struck twice late in the first half and controlled play throughout to improve to 12–2–5 overall.
Ella Webb opened the scoring in the 40th minute with her sixth goal of the season, finishing a low cross from
Becca Schulenburg at six yards out.
Brooklyn Scythes also earned an assist on the play.
Just over two minutes later,
Sophie Browndyke doubled the lead with a stunning 25-yard free kick that bent inside the near post to make it 2–0 before halftime.
Cedarville dominated the match statistically, outshooting the Saints 23–7 and holding an 8–3 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeepers
Kaelan Swallow and
Anna Taylor combined for the clean sheet with one save apiece, marking the Jackets' 11th shutout of the season.
Quotable: Head Coach Jonathan Meade
"Every game is going to be a battle. I'm happy we came out with a W, and we will celebrate and we will prep for the next go around.
We've tried to emphasize sticking together. This was not an easy game for us, and players really stuck together and picked each other up. That is something our team is usually known for, and I think that was shown a lot today."
Quotable: Ella Webb
"I'm happy we were able to come out with a win. The team worked really well together, and throughout the season we have grown so much and used the gifts God has given us. It's so incredible seeing everyone on the field being able to use those gifts."
Stinger Facts:
- Cedarville improves to 12–2–5 overall and extends its unbeaten streak to six matches.
- Webb's goal was her team-leading sixth of the season.
- Browndyke's free kick marked her second goal of the year.
- The Jackets have now posted 11 shutouts in 19 matches this season.
- Cedarville advances to face No. 2 Findlay in the G-MAC Semifinals on Thursday at Ashland University. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
