WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2019) - The Central Missouri Jennies suffered their second loss of the season in a 1-0 deficit to Central Oklahoma in the MIAA Semifinals.
How it Happened:
• After a scoreless first half, a free kick from Central Oklahoma's Taryn Kedzori connected with Monika McGee's head to score what would be the only goal of the match in the 73rd minute.
• Central Oklahoma controlled the majority of possession throughout the entire 90 minutes, outshooting the Jennies 25-13.
• Central Missouri had multiple chances at goal as the Jens put seven of their 13 shots on goal and finished with seven corners compared to UCO's four.
Leading the Bronchos:
• All-MIAA First Team selection Kelsie Eason lead the Bronchos attack with eight shots, three of which were on goal.
• Haley Post also finished with three shots on goal while recording six shots total.
• McGee's goal was against the Jens was the freshman's second of the season and her career-first game winner.
Leading the Jennies:
• All-MIAA First Teamers
Makayla Toth and
Allysa Gann led Central Missouri's attack with three shots each.
• Toth record the team-high of two shots on goal.
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Lindsey Johnson faced more shots in the goal than she has all season. The 2019 MIAA Goalkeeper of the year recorded a season-high of 10 saves on 25 shots faced.
New & Notes:
• Tonight's loss against UCO is the first time the Jennies have lost at home since the 2015 season.
• This is the Jens second loss of the season. Their first loss was to Minnesota State in week two.
• Central Oklahoma advances to the MIAA Tournament Championship match where they will face Northeastern State.
Next Up:
The fourth-ranked, 17-2-1 Jennies will now await their NCAA Tournament fate. Central Missouri was ranked at the top of the Central Region entering this weekend. The automatic qualifiers from the MIAA, NSIC and GAC along with the next four highest ranked teams in the region will advance to the NCAA Tournament. If the Jennies remain ranked No. 1, they will host the NCAA Central Regional Tournament will be awarded a first-round bye. First and second rounds of the tournament are schedule for Friday, Nov. 22 - Sunday, Nov. 24.
The NCAA Selection show is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 on ncaa.com.
