McNeil Fires the Cobras into the Semi-Finals
Coker defeats Tusculum to win its first-ever SAC Championship Game.
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Team Stats
Tusculum
| Game Statistics | Tusculum | Coker |
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| Shots (on goal) | 10 (6) | 19 (9) |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls | 5 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 2 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
Hartsville, SC: The Cobras book their spot in Matthews, NC, after beating #5 Tusculum at Home with a final score of 2-1
By The Numbers:
- Final Score
- Coker | 2
- Tusculum | 1
- Records
- Coker | 10-3-4 (5-2-3)
- Tusculum | 8-8-2 (5-4-1)
TOP PERFORMERS:
- Ella Wilke: 2 Assist
- Catriona McNeil: 1 Goal (Game Winner)
- Grace Sykes: 1 Goal
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Cobras came out hot in this one, with Ella Wilke hitting the crossbar in only 40 seconds.
- The next 25 minutes saw a heavily dominating performance for the Cobras with oppertunity coming left and right for the home team.
- Then, in the 25th minute, an Isabella Rychel cross found the foot of Ella Wilke, who passed the ball into an open Grace Sykes to put the Cobras up 1-0.
- 10 Minutes later, the Pioneers equalized off a free kick that was headed into the goal from the back post.
- The rest of the 1st half saw a very even play with both teams going shot for shot with no one finding the back of the net.
- Then, coming out of the half-time break, Ella Wilke got her second assist of the night as she passed the ball into Catriona McNeil, who sent the ball soaring into the top right corner of the ne,t giving the Cobras a 2-1 lead early.
- The Cobras' defense, led by Emma Brandt, completely shut down the Pioneers' offense, allowing only 3 shots in the entire second half, securing the Win for the Cobras.
QUOTE FROM THE COACH:
How do you feel after winning Coker's first SAC Championship Tournament Game in School History?
It feels amazing. The team really showed up to play tonight. We have been preparing for this since day one, and were ready to take the field for the Semi-Final Match. - Sheridyn Woofter
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Cobras will be heading to Matthews, NC, as they take on the 1 seed and #3 in the country, Catawba College. The Cobras tied with the Catawba Indians last time they faced off in the Regular season, 1-1. This match will kick off at 11:00 AM and will be streamed on the FloSports Network.