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RV Taylor Defeats No. 11 IWU to Advance to CL Semifinals
Crossroads League Championship Central
UPLAND, Ind. – RV Taylor (13-3-2, 4-3-2) took down cross-county rival No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan (13-3-2, 6-2-1), 2-1, in the Crossroads League Quarterfinals on Saturday evening in Marion Ind.
The leading scorers for the Trojans, Kiana Siefert and Lauren Collins, each netted in the pivotal matchup to lead TU to victory on the road.
With the wind at its back in the first half, Indiana Wesleyan pushed forward, launching six of the first seven shots in the match, forcing four saves from Hannah Brackenbury. Brackenbury grabbed five saves on the way to victory.
Against the wind and run of play, the Trojans grabbed the match's opening goal in the 35th minute. A throw-in from Sydney Thompson found the feet of Chloe Sena, who received the ball back after a couple of passes. Sena sent a through ball down the left side of the box which Siefert latched onto and sent into the far corner for her ninth goal of the season.
Taylor went into the break ahead 1-0 with the knowledge it would have the wind at its back in the second period.
TU used that advantage to double its lead shortly after the break. Another throw-in led to Sophie Snyder with the ball on the right wing. The senior forward slid a cross through the box that Collins was the first to reach and easily slot into the back of the net for a 2-0 advantage. The goal for Collins was her eighth of the season, one behind the team leader, Siefert.
The Wildcats pulled a goal back in the 83rd minute to ensure a tense final 10 minutes to see who would advance to the Crossroads League Semifinals.
TU's defense stood up and did not allow a shot attempt in the final 10 minutes to win the match, 2-1, and advance to the Crossroads League Semifinals.
RV Taylor will take the pitch again on Wednesday, November 9, one-seeded No. 2 Marian (15-0-2, 8-0-1) in the Crossroads League Semifinals, on the road with a match time yet to be announced.