WAVERLY, Iowa – No. 17 Wartburg women's soccer was defeated 3-1 by the University of Washington (Mo.) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 13. The Knights close the season at 16-3-2 overall.
 
Scoring Summary

• Wash U was first to strike in this match when Maggie Brett scored a goal in the 20^th minute
• In the 33rd minute, Gabby Corday scored the equalizer with a header from a Joy Smith assist
• Meryl Mckenna put the Bears back on top in the 38^th minute with an unassisted goal to make it 2-1
• Wash U led 2-1 at the break
• 10 minutes into the second half Brett struck again with her second goal of the match to make it 3-1
• The Knights were unable to convert any attempts on the offensive side in the second half
• 3-1 final score
• Wash U out shot Wartburg 16-13 in total shots and 9-4 in shots on goal

 
Top Performers

• Corday
  • Goal (4)
  • Six total shots
  • Two shots on goal
  • 90 minutes played
• Smith
  • Assist (8)
  • Two total shots
  • 90 minutes played
• Sarah Campbell
  • One total shot
  • Kept defensive pressure all match
  • Played all 90 minutes

 
Notes/Streaks

• Knights close the season at 16-3-2 overall and 6-1-1 in American Rivers Conference play
  • Third most wins in a season in program history
• Wartburg is now 6-9-3 in NCAA Tournament matches
• Smith recorded four assists in two NCAA Tournament matches
  • She closes her career at 97 total points, which is fifth all-time
• The Knights are now 0-6 against Wash U in program history
• Emily Ryan's 16 wins in her first season are the second most for a first-year head coach in program history
• Knights finish 9-2 at Salzwedel Field this season