Women’s soccer wins Big 12
In a season of firsts for the MU women’s soccer team, the Tigers were able to add the biggest first yet by winning the Big 12 Conference tournament. No. 15 Mizzou knocked off No. 10 Colorado 1-0 on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. Senior captain Mo Redmond scored the game’s lone goal in the sixth minute.
It was the team’s first conference title, and women’s soccer was the first Mizzou team to win a Big 12 crown outside of the softball team. The Tigers (15-5-1) also broke the previous record for wins in a season (12) and conference wins (7).
“This is a tremendous day for Missouri soccer. For the fans, the alumni, the players, the school, everyone can be proud of this accomplishment,” coach Bryan Blitz said after the game. “Give Colorado credit; they took us all the way to the brink and made us earn it.”
With the victory, Mizzou automatically qualifies for the NCAA Division I tournament, but the team’s opponent won’t be known until the 7 p.m. selection show on ESPN News. This is the second straight season the Tigers have appeared in the 64-team tournament, which begins Friday.
This was a milestone win for the Missouri Soccer Program! As a soccer alumni, living in San Antonio, this was a great game to witness in person. Coach Blitz, the coaching staff and all of the players have done a tremendous job competing at the highest level! Good luck in the NCAA’s!!!!
Kristin Boeker | Nov.10, 2008
We look forward to the team coming to Cary next week or so.
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Dennis Thurman | Nov.12, 2008
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