TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -- The Northeastern State women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Central Oklahoma on Wednesday at DeLoache Field but secured a spot in the MIAA Tournament, extending its postseason streak to 15 consecutive seasons
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The Bronchos broke the scoreless tie in the 66th minute when Sami Allen found the net off assists from Sheridan Ross and Kennedy Alexander.
Northeastern State finished with five shots, including three on goal. Goalkeeper
Juliette Langlet recorded three saves as the RiverHawks held Central Oklahoma to one goal despite facing 14 shots.
The RiverHawks earned the No. 8 seed in the MIAA Tournament and will travel to face top-seeded Washburn in the quarterfinals Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. in Topeka, Kansas.
The appearance marks the 15th consecutive season Northeastern State has qualified for postseason play.
MIAA Tournament Schedule
Quarterfinals — Sunday, Nov. 1
No. 1 Washburn vs. No. 8 Northeastern State — 1 p.m. in Topeka, Kansas
No. 2 Central Missouri vs. No. 7 Northwest Missouri — 1 p.m. in Warrensburg, Missouri
No. 3 Pittsburg State vs. No. 6 Missouri Western — 1 p.m. in Pittsburg, Kansas
No. 4 Central Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Emporia State — 1 p.m. in Edmond, Oklahoma
Semifinals — Friday, Nov. 6
The semifinals will be played at Scheels' Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas. The first match is scheduled for noon, followed by the second semifinal at 3 p.m.
Championship — Sunday, Nov. 8
The MIAA championship match is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Scheels' Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
