No. 3 Creighton prevailed and was named the 2007 State Farm MVC Women's Soccer Champion after penalty shots determined who would advance to the NCAA Tournament. It was a 4-3 edge for the Bluejays over No. 1 Illinois State Sunday afternoon in Evansville, Ind. After a 1-1 draw through regulation and two overtime periods, the Bluejays earned their fourth NCAA berth in six years. Creighton won the tournament final in 2002, 2004, 2005 an 2007.
All-Tournament Team
Amy Seubert, Northern Iowa
Allison Osmundson, Missouri State
Sarah Foote, Drake
Crystal Townley, Drake
Nicole Zygmontowicz, Evansville
Kayla Lambert, Evansville
Yvonne Northover, Illinois State
Bethany Russ, Illinois State
Raquel Rattray, Illinois State
Kristin Casey, Creighton
Eden Hingwing, Creighton
Kyla Hoskins, Creighton
Marcy Gans, Creighton - Most Valuable Player
The 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship bracket will be announced on ESPNews on Monday, November 12, between 8 and 8:30 p.m. Eastern time. ESPNews can be found on DirecTV at channel 207, Dish Network at channel 142, or check your local cable listings.
2007 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Women's Soccer Championship Schedule |
Friday/Sunday - November 9 & 11 - Black Beauty Field - University of Evansville, host |
Sunday, November 4 - First Round |
Game 1: No. 5 Missouri State at No. 4 Drake |
DU, 2-1 (OT) |
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Game 2: No. 6 Northern Iowa at No. 3 Creighton |
CU, 2-0 |
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Friday, November 9 ? Semifinals |
Game 3: No. 1 Illinois State v. No. 4 Drake |
ILS, 3-2 (2ot) |
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Game 4: No. 2 Evansville v. No. 3 Creighton |
CU, 3-1 |
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Sunday, November 11 ? Finals |
Game 5: No. 3 Creighton v. No. 1 Illinois State |
T, 1-1
CU wins on PKs
4-3 |
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