Women's Soccer

Brantley's two goals send Sewanee past Maryville in SAA Quarterfinals

SEWANEE, Tenn. – Greer Branley scored twice, while Pope Scurlock and Izzy Maurino added goals as Sewanee women's soccer advanced to the semifinals of the Southern Athletic Association Championships with a 4-0 victory over Maryville in the quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon at Bob Pearson Field in Mount Berry, Ga.

The Tigers scored twice in the opening 15 minutes before adding two goals in the second half to secure the shutout victory.

Greer Brantley opened the scoring in the third minute, finishing a pass from Claire Alexander to give Sewanee an early 1-0 advantage. Brantley found the back of the net again in the 15th minute, this time off an assist from Laney Kalsu, to put the Tigers ahead 2-0.

Sewanee carried the two-goal lead into halftime, outshooting Maryville 10-1 in the opening 45 minutes.
The Tigers continued to pressure the Maryville defense in the second half, adding their third goal in the 79th minute. Lauren Hill assisted Scurlock, who finished the opportunity to extend the lead to 3-0.

Maurino capped the scoring in the 86th minute, finding the back of the net off an assist from Josie Alexander to secure the 4-0 victory.

Sewanee finished with a 19-3 advantage in shots, including a 10-2 edge in shots on goal. The Tigers also held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Ashley Vinck recorded two saves in 81 minutes of action before Avery Kievit finished the final nine minutes in goal to help preserve the shutout.

With the win, the Tigers advances to the SAA Championship semifinals and will face the No. 2 Trinity on Friday at 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT in Mount Berry, Ga.