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Women’s Soccer Travels North to Tango With the Tigers

LEBANON, Tenn. – No. 4 seed Cumberland Women's Soccer faces off against the top-seeded Campbellsville Tigers in the Mid-South Conference Tournament Semifinals in Campbellsville.

In the regular-season matchup between the Phoenix and Tigers, Campbellsville defeated Cumberland with three first-half goals in a 3-2 win in the season finale at Lindsey Donnell Stadium. 

The Phoenix (11-6-1, 3-3) look to build on the momentum that came from the 3-1 win over Bethel in the Quarterfinals.

As a team, Cumberland's attack averages just under three goals per game at 2.94 goals per game on 20 shots per game. Defensively, the Phoenix have allowed 1.44 goals per game on 13.4 shots. 

The Cumberland attack is led by Sophomore forward and Mid-South Conference Player of the Year Victoria Collins. The Nigerian is having a Sophomore surge, scoring 17 goals and adding three assists for 37 points, with Collins being the leading goalscorer and point scorer in the conference.  Junior defender Ruth Rodriguez has been in control in the set pieces, scoring eight goals this season, along with three assists for 19 points. This has earned the Spaniard First Team All-Conference honors. 

Senior forward Uxia Varela has also been on the stat sheet, scoring eight goals and three assists herself. The Spaniard is second in the conference in shots this season with 75, only behind Collins' 77 shots this season. Varela earned All-Conference Second Team honors this season. Junior defender Sophia Olivera is leading Cumberland in assists with five and is joint fifth in the conference in assists.

In net, Senior goalkeeper Sydney Eads has been a strong shot-stopper, recording the most saves in the Mid-South with 68 and having a save percentage of .723. Eads is averaging 1.5 goals against per game and is second in the conference in shutouts with six. The Ohio native earned Second Team All-Conference honors in her first season at Cumberland. 

For the No. 23 ranked Tigers (11-2-2, 5-1) they were able to enjoy a bye after earning the top seed in the Mid-South and winning the regular season championship. 

As a team, Campbellsville is leading the conference in goals per game with 4.33 on 21.2 shots per game. Defensively, the Tigers have allowed 0.87 goals against per game on 8.9 shots per game. 

Individually, Campbellsville has a four-headed monster on the attack, with Senior forward Marta Prieto (14 goals, five assists), Sophomore forward Julia Ogren (13 goals, four assists), Junior forward Amelie Matheis (11 goals, one assist), and Senior forward Fiona Jolly (10 goals, two assists) all being a force to be reckoned with on the attack.

In net, Junior goalkeeper Sydney Hall has been one of the best in the conference, averaging just under one goal conceded per game and a save percentage of .787. Hall earned All-Conference First Team honors for the Tigers. 

Historically, Cumberland has had a firm control of the series, with a 16-8-2 record. However, the Tigers have won five of the last 10 matchups against the Phoenix. Last season, Cumberland lost to Campbellsville in the conference tournament semifinals as the top seed, now the Phoenix has a chance to turn the tables and get revenge for last season. When the Phoenix travel to Campbellsville, they have a record of 6-2-2. 

Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM and you can watch it on Campbellsville's YouTube page. 
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Players Mentioned

Victoria Collins

#9 Victoria Collins

F
5' 8"
Sophomore
Uxia Varela

#24 Uxia Varela

F
5' 6"
Senior
Sydney Eads

#1 Sydney Eads

GK
5' 7"
Senior
Sophia Olivera

#2 Sophia Olivera

D
5' 6"
Junior
Ruth Rodriguez

#28 Ruth Rodriguez

D
5' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Victoria Collins

#9 Victoria Collins

5' 8"
Sophomore
F
Uxia Varela

#24 Uxia Varela

5' 6"
Senior
F
Sydney Eads

#1 Sydney Eads

5' 7"
Senior
GK
Sophia Olivera

#2 Sophia Olivera

5' 6"
Junior
D
Ruth Rodriguez

#28 Ruth Rodriguez

5' 5"
Junior
D