DUBUQUE, Iowa - The No. 2-seeded University of Dubuque women's soccer team is set to host No. 3 Central College on Wednesday at Oyen Field in the American River Conference women's soccer tournament semifinals.
The Spartans earned a first-round bye after finishing runner-up in the A-R-C standings. They begin their postseason at home against the Central College Dutch in the semifinals Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. at Oyen Field. In the regular season, the Dutch won 4-3 after the Spartans fell just shy of the comeback on October 13.
About the Spartans
The Spartans went 9-5-3 in the regular season and finished runner-up in conference play with a 5-1-1 record. Last time out, the Spartans earned a 0-0 draw with the conference champions, Loras College. UD was only the second team to hold the Duhawks scoreless this season and held them to their second-fewest shot attempts in a game.
In conference play, Rylie Mensik and Chloe Westerfeld have led the Spartans, each top 10 with three goals each. Mensik is also top ten in conference points with seven. Claire Husnick is fourth in conference assists with four. In goal, Samantha Jurgens leads the conference with four shutouts in seven games and ranks second in goals-against average (0.77). The Spartans' defense has given up only one multi-goal game in conference play this season.
About the Dutch
The Dutch enter the semifinal matchup after taking down No. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan in the first round 4-0. Central took control of the match early and scored two goals on either side of halftime.
What's at Stake
The winner between the Spartans and Dutch will advance to the A-R-C Championship game, where they will await the winner of No. 1 Loras College and No. 4 Simpson College. The game between the Duhawks and Storm will be played at Loras on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
