Senior Kiani Mohica scored the game-winner at 57:45.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- #6 seeded Ferrum College upset #3 Transylvania University in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Southern Athletic Association Field Hockey Tournament, posting a 1-0 win this afternoon at Rhodes College's Mason Field.
RECORDS
Ferrum (5-13)
Transylvania (7-11)
THE BASICS
Following a scoreless first half,
Kiani Mohica notched an unassisted goal in the 58th minute of play and the Panther defense did the rest to preserve the shutout. With the win, Ferrum advances to tomorrow's 2:00 p.m. semifinal vs. #2 Centre College.
KEY STATS
Ferrum: Mohica goal; GK
Courtney Gosslin 70 min, 8 saves
Transylvania: GK Allyson Benz 70 min, 8 saves
COACH'S THOUGHTS
"Today was an incredible team effort," said Head Coach Carrie Hanshue Austin. "The Ferrum women played with a lot of heart and did a great job of following the game plan. We're excited and ready to compete in our first tournament semifinal tomorrow."
SAA Tournament Quarterfinal Scores
Sewanee def. Concordia-Wisc. 3-1
Centre def. Hendrix 5-1
Ferrum def. Transylvania 1-0
SAA Semifinals - Saturday
#1 Rhodes vs. #4 Sewanee 11 am
#2 Centre vs. #6 Ferrum 2 pm