CHICAGO – The MSOE women's battled back and forth in a defensive minded affair to secure an NACC conference championship in double overtime against Illinois Tech.  The Raiders captured the trophy in a drama-filled 1-0 contest.

RESULT
MSOE RAIDERS – 1

Illinois Tech - 0

HOW IT HAPPENED

• MSOE (19-1-3, 14-1-0 NACC) and Illinois Tech (19-3-1, 13-0-0 NACC) fought to a stalemate in the first half, with neither team having much time on the attack.  Reagan Tompkins made a big save that allowed the Raiders to flip the momentum but were unable to capitalize on a shot from Elizabeth Kuhn
• The Raiders defense allowed only six shots on goal and used Leena Affifi's relentless pursuit of the ball to put them in better positions down the stretch.  Emma Halverson was no-good on a penalty kick with fifteen minutes remaining.
• Maggie Thillman seized the opportunity and buried the lone goal with 6:27 remaining in the second overtime period. The Raiders were able to maintain possession and dribbled the ball into the corner as time expired.

MSOE STAT TRACKER
Shots on Goal – Emma Halverson (3)
Goals – Maggie Thillman (1)
Assists – N/A
Saves – Reagan Tompkins and Megan Lacina (3)

WHO'S ON DECK
The Raiders await the NCAA selection show for their opponent and location for the NCAA Tournament. The selection show is scheduled for Monday, November 6th at 12:30 PM.

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