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Cumberland University

Olga Wallemo
3
Winner Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL (10-8, 3-3)
1
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA (12-4-1, 5-0-1)
Winner
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL
(10-8, 3-3)
3
Final
1
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA
(12-4-1, 5-0-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL 2 1 3
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Top-Seed Cumberland Falls to Campbellsville in MSC Semifinals, 3-1

LEBANON, Tenn.--Top-seeded Cumberland women's soccer saw its conference tournament run come to an end Wednesday afternoon, falling 3-1 to fourth-seeded Campbellsville in the Mid-South Conference Semifinals at Lindsey Donnell Stadium.

The Phoenix, who shared the regular season conference title, were unable to overcome a two-goal first-half deficit as the Tigers converted early chances and held off multiple CU surges late. With the result, Campbellsville advances to the MSC Championship to face the winner of No. 2 seed Lindsey Wilson and No. 3 seed Cumberlands.

Cumberland dominated possession and opportunities, outshooting Campbellsville 26-11, including a 9-5 edge in shots on goal. The Phoenix also earned 12 corner kicks with nine of them in the second half, but couldn't capitalize despite sustained pressure as Campbellsville sat back and defended the goal after getting an early lead. 

Freshman Olga Wallemo netted the lone Phoenix goal in the 55th minute, converting a penalty kick for her 10th goal of the season. Seika Stull was a constant threat with a team-high five shots, including three on target, while Uxia Varela added six total attempts. Goalkeeper Celia Martin recorded two saves in 90 minutes of play.

The Tigers were efficient in attack, scoring three times on five shots on goal. Campbellsville also committed six fouls and drew two yellow cards in a physical defensive effort that limited CU's chances inside the box.

Laura Munoz, Alejandra Rocha Peniche, and Grace Smith all scored for the Tigers. Campbellsville had just one assist from Wilma Gidlof in the contest. Goalkeeper Milly Shakespeare was outstanding between the posts, stopping eight of nine shots faced to preserve the win.

Cumberland came out aggressive, firing 15 shots in the opening period, but struggled to find the target. Campbellsville struck first in the 16th minute when Munoz converted from the spot after a foul in the box. The Tigers doubled their lead in the 26th minute as Rocha Peniche finished a dangerous corner kick that bounced around in the box to stun the home side. Despite several close-range efforts from Wallemo and Stull, the Phoenix entered halftime trailing 2-0.

Cumberland cut the deficit early in the second period as Wallemo buried a penalty kick in the 55th minute. The Phoenix kept the pressure on, tallying nine corners in the half, but couldn't find the equalizer. Campbellsville weathered the storm and regained control in the 77th minute when Smith slotted home the Tigers' third goal, putting the match out of reach.

Cumberland will now have to wait and see if they earn a bid to the NAIA National Championship. 

 
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Players Mentioned

Seika Stull

#10 Seika Stull

MF
4' 11"
Senior
Celia Martin

#00 Celia Martin

GK
5' 10"
Senior
Uxia Varela

#24 Uxia Varela

F
5' 6"
Junior
Olga Wallemo

#7 Olga Wallemo

MF
5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Seika Stull

#10 Seika Stull

4' 11"
Senior
MF
Celia Martin

#00 Celia Martin

5' 10"
Senior
GK
Uxia Varela

#24 Uxia Varela

5' 6"
Junior
F
Olga Wallemo

#7 Olga Wallemo

5' 8"
Freshman
MF