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CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Only four teams remain in the hunt for the 2024 Gulf South Conference Women’s Soccer Championship: Lee University, University of West Florida, University of Montevallo, and Union University. The semifinal rounds will take place on Friday at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex Championship Field in Huntsville, Ala.
Lee, the fourth seed with a record of 7-4-6, earned the right to face top-seed West Florida (13-1-3) in the semifinals by defeating Valdosta State University 5-1. West Florida also advanced with a 2-1 victory over Spring Hill College.
The Lady Flames’ five goals against Valdosta set a season record, surpassing their previous high of three goals in a game. The other three-goal performances came against the University of West Alabama, Spring Hill, and Mississippi College.
No upsets occurred in the quarterfinals as Union defeated Delta State University and Montevallo won over Mississippi College. Lee will face West Florida at 4 p.m. (EST) followed by Montevallo and Union. The championship match is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. (EST).
Coach Lee Hughes of the Lady Flames expressed excitement for the upcoming game on Friday, emphasizing the team’s focus on continuous improvement. Regardless of the opponent, the team aims to be a better version of themselves each day.
In their previous meeting on Oct. 6, the Lady Flames fell to the Argos by a score of 2-0. West Florida finished the regular season unbeaten with ties against GSC newcomers Trevecca and Montevallo.
NOTES: The five goals scored by Lee against Valdosta State in the quarterfinals were the most by any women’s soccer team in GSC tournament play since 2012. The team has a history of success against Valdosta, as they previously defeated them by the same 5-1 score in 2017 and have scored five goals against them four times.
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