The No. 4 McKendree University women's soccer team advanced to the Great Lakes Valley Conference championship game with a 1-0 victory over Quincy on Friday in St. Charles, Mo.
 
The Bearcats take on the University of Southern Indiana on Sunday in St. Charles, Mo. at 3 p.m. following the men's championship game.
 
How It Happened
 
After a scoreless first half, Riley Ross broke the game open with a goal in the game's 51^st minute. Reagan Mauch was credited with the assist. It was Ross' third goal of the season and Mauch's first assist of the season.
 
Abby Tucker and the McKendree defense played lights out in the second half, including two huge saves at the game's 70^th minute and 86^th minute. 
 
Behind The Boxscore
 
The Hawks outshot the Bearcats 15-14 on the day. Of Quincy's 15 shots, five would be on goal, while six of McKendree's shots were on goal.
 
In net, Tucker had five saves. She earns her fourth shutout of the season, her third straight shutout in a row.
 
Coaches Quote
 
"We played our game and we played how we prepare in practice," head coach Tim Strange, who was honored for winning GLVC coach of the year said. "This is a game plan we had ready to go. A couple of times we let them get an opportunity, but overall, we put our game plan into action, we steal a goal, and it's hard to score against us."