No. 1 Central Methodist Wins Fourth-Straight Heart Women’s Soccer Conference Tournament Title
On a cold night in Fayette, Mo., No. 1 Central Methodist defeated No. 3 MidAmerica Nazarene, 1-0, to capture their fourth-straight Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament Championship on Friday.
The Eagles and Pioneers have both secured a bid to the 2022 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship, as the Eagles were the 2022 Heart regular season and conference tournament champion, while the Pioneers secured a berth as the tournament runner-up.
The lone goal, came off of the foot of CMU sophomore in the 83rd minute, as she scored on a shot attempt from 20-yards out and snuck the goal just past the inside post, past keeper Marcelle Thedinga.
CMU improves to 18-2-1 on the season, while the Pioneers fall to 15-4.
Both teams will compete in the NAIA Women's Soccer First Round next Thursday, November 17.
The NAIA will announce the NAIA National Championship qualifiers on Monday, November 14 at 11 am. You can watch the selection show, by clicking here.