DAYTON – Senior
Madison Wilson played hero for the University of Dayton women's soccer team Friday night, knocking in a header in the 87
th minute to lift the No. 3 Flyers over No. 6 Saint Joseph's, 1-0, at Baujan Field.
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With the win, the Flyers advance to the Atlantic 10 semifinals.
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KEY MOMENTS
After numerous attempts throughout both halves, UD (13-1-5, 7-0-3) finally busted through on Wilson's sixth goal of the season. Junior
Noel Blain set up the play with a masterful flick to senior
Natalie Hegg, who then sent a pass to the back post. Wilson was on the waiting end of the touch, giving the Flyers the victory.
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Wilson's goal gives the London, Ontario native six on the season and puts her in first on the team in total points with 16.
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Dayton out-shot Saint Joseph's 23-5 overall and 7-2 in shots-on-goal.
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The Flyers also held the edge in corner kicks, 10-3.
With the win, UD improves to 5-0 against Saint Joseph's in the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
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Sophomore keeper
Batoul Reda picked up her 10
th shutout of the campaign, giving her the fourth-most in a single season in program history.
Reda's save percentage now sits at .900 on the season, leading the Atlantic 10 and putting her in fourth in the NCAA.
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SCORING SUMMARY
Time     Team    Description
86:58Â Â Â Â UDÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Madison Wilson (6)
Assisted by Natalie Hegg and Noel Blain
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UP NEXT
Dayton will hit the road for the Atlantic 10 semifinal match, heading to Philadelphia, Pa. to face off with No. 2 seed La Salle. The game will be Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.
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