ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Three first-half goals from sixth-seeded Hendrix College lifted the Warriors to the SCAC semifinals in a 3-0 victory over third-seeded University of St. Thomas (Tex.) in the second quarterfinal at the SCAC Women's Soccer Tournament at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Official Championships Website | Tournament Stats | Interview w/ Head Coach Jeff Trimble & Laramie Cox | Photos
A quick strike in the sixth minute of the game from Laramie Cox gave the Warriors the advantage and Kaylee Fluger capitalized on momentum putting the Warriors up 2-0 in the 12th minute. Hendrix tacked on a final goal in the 24th minute to advance to the SCAC semifinals for the first time after rejoining the league this season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Cox's goal marked just the second of her senior season as she sparked the Warriors' offense with her strike in the sixth minute.
- Ava Puente tallied a pair of assists on the game-winner and the third goal of the game for Hendrix. That pair elevated her to second on the team this season with three assists.
- Hendrix posted just eight shots in the game and was outshot 24-8 by St. Thomas (Tex.).
- This marked just the fourth time this season the Celts were held scoreless.
HENDRIX COLLEGE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Kaylee Fluger (F): 2 shots, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal
- Laramie Cox (F): 1 shot, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal
- Madison Lampkin (F): 1 shot, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal
- Ava Puente (M): 2 assists
- Kennedy Lewis (GK): 90 minutes in goal, 14 saves, 0 goals allowed
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS (TEX.) STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Emma Cerda (M): 5 shots, 3 shots on goal
- Sydney Ferguson (M): 5 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Fernanda Alvarado (F): 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Amy Romero (F): 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Kylie Soich (GK): 90 minutes in goal, 2 saves, 3 goals allowed
NOTABLES
- This marks the first trip to the SCAC Semifinals for Hendrix in program history.
- The last time a six seed defeated a three seed in the SCAC tournament was in the quarterfinals of the 2018 tournament as Dallas advanced on penalty kicks against Texas Lutheran.
- A six seed has defeated a three seed just twice in SCAC women's soccer tournament history.
- These two teams faced off in the regular season with St. Thomas (Tex.) claiming a 2-1 win.
- St. Thomas (Tex.) ends its season with a 10-3-4 record.
UP NEXT
Hendrix (7-8-4) advances to Friday's semifinal match against second-seeded McMurry with opening kick at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex scheduled for 2:30 pm CT. These two teams met in Conway earlier in the season with the War Hawks taking the contest 2-0.
