By: Scotty Grigbsy 

Date: November 2nd
Location: Sessions Field, Columbia SC 
Kickoff: 3:00 PM 

Scoring Summary: 
102:04 PU Sabria Marquez 

Columbia, SC - The Lady Rams opened the postseason on Saturday evening against Point University in an AAC tournament quarterfinal. After a back and forth contest, the Rams would fall short in overtime to the Skyhawks. 

The first half began with both squads creating early opportunities. Point had an initial shot that would miss just over the net that would've given the Skyhawks an early lead. CIU would have a similar chance as Ram forward Taylor Kyle would miss just short of the left post. Despite the offensive fireworks, neither side was able to make an impact, and the game would head into overtime with a score of 0-0. 

The second half began like the first, with both sides taking every opportunity to create scoring chances. CIU goalkeeper, Nadia Threatt, kept the Rams in the game with four huge saves in the second half. The Rams had a great opportunity with a corner kick from Taylor Kyle. Once again, neither side was able to gain an advantage, and the game headed for overtime. 

The first overtime period would end in stalemate, as the Skyhawks we're able to apply pressure, getting two shots on net. Time expired, and both squads prepared for a 2nd overtime. The Skyhawks continued to apply pressure and found the back of the net from a long shot by Skyhawk forward Sabria Marquez. The goal ended the game as the Skyhawks edged the Rams 1-0 in a hard-fought, postseason match up.