WALESKA, Ga. (SESN) — There were no upsets on Saturday in the 2024 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women’s Soccer Tournament as the top four seeds all advanced.
No. 1 Truett McConnell was held scoreless in the first half by eighth-seeded Pikeville, but the Bears erupted for four second-half goals to win 4-0. Isabella Hodson led the attack with two goals and an assist.
No. 7 Columbia grabbed the early advantage when Malia Kincaid scored in the fourth minute. However, Krista Eik Hardardottir pulled No. 2 Tennessee Wesleyan even in the 31st minute. Addison Smith broke the deadlock in the 46th minute as Tennessee Wesleyan claimed the 3-1 victory.
Amber McKinley put No. 6 Columbia International a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute. But Marta Vicente-Arche came to the rescue for No. 3 Reinhardt as she scored a brace, finding the back of the net in the 71st and 73rd minute as Reinhardt won 2-1.
Akyla Walcott made eight saves as No. 4 Milligan edged No. 5 Johnson 1-0. Amber McCleskey provided all the offense Milligan needed, netting a goal in the 57th minute.
The semifinal round is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Oct. 30 (at the higher seed’s home site)
Game 1 – No. 7 Columbia (11-7-0) def. No. 10 Brenau (5-9-3), 1-0 (box)
Game 2 – No. 8 Pikeville (9-6-3) tied No. 9 Union Commonwealth (7-7-4), 0-0 (2OT) (Pikeville advanced on PKs, 4-3) (box)
Saturday, Nov. 2 (at the higher seed’s home site)
Game 3 – No. 1 Truett McConnell (15-1-2) def. No. 8 Pikeville (9-7-3), 4-0 (box)
Game 4 – No. 2 Tennessee Wesleyan (13-1-2) def. No. 7 Columbia (11-8-0), 3-1 (box)
Game 5 – No. 3 Reinhardt (10-5-1) de. No. 6 Columbia International (8-8-0), 2-1 (box)
Game 6 – No. 4 Milligan (10-6-2) def. No. 5 Johnson (8-3-6), 1-0 (box)
Tuesday, Nov. 5 (at the higher seed’s home site)
Game 7 – No. 4 Milligan (10-6-2) at No. 1 Truett McConnell (15-1-2), TBD
Game 8 – No. 3 Reinhardt (10-5-1) vs. No. 2 Tennessee Wesleyan (13-1-2), TBD
Saturday, Nov. 9 – Championship Game (at the higher seed’s home site)
Game 9 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner
All game times will be announced as soon as they are determined.
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