MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- #6 seed Ferrum College fell 5-1 to #2 Centre College in the semifinals of the 2017 Southern Athletic Association Field Hockey Tournament, played this afternoon at Rhodes College's Mason Field.

RECORDS
Centre (14-4)
Ferrum (5-14)

THE BASICS
The Colonels led 2-0 at the break, then added a pair of goals to open the second half before Sierra Magdaleno got Ferrum on the scoreboard with a goal in the 63rd minute of play. Emily Schank and Brooklyn Bell had a pair of goals each to lead Centre, which will play Sunday for the SAA Tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Div. III playoffs.

COACH'S THOUGHTS
"I'm very proud of how the Ferrum women competed this weekend," said Head Coach Carrie Hanshue Austin. "They've worked extremely hard and made great progress throughout this entire season. Thank you to our seniors for their passion and dedication to Ferrum field hockey, and to all who have supported us."

KEY STATS
Centre: Bell 2 goals, asst; Schank 2 goals; GK Kristen Mulcahey 70 min, 1 save
Ferrum: Magdaleno goal, GK Courtney Gosslin 70 min, 14 saves