The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's soccer team's historic Gulf South Conference Championship run came to an end Sunday afternoon as the sixth-seeded Chargers fell 3-0 to top-seeded Montevallo at John Hunt Park.
UAH (9-8-2), making its first GSC championship match appearance in program history, battled the Falcons to a scoreless first half behind three saves from goalkeeper CeCe Szopa. Montevallo broke the deadlock on an own goal in the 48th minute before adding two goals late in the second half.
The Chargers generated eight of their nine shots after halftime, led by Carley White with three attempts, including two on goal. Szopa finished with seven saves as UAH recorded three shots on target and three corner kicks.
Three Chargers earned GSC All-Tournament Team honors following the championship match: Prescott Hull, Claire Ward and Carley White.
Hull highlighted the tournament with her golden goal in the 102nd minute against Lee, sending UAH to its first championship appearance. The defender finished the three-match tournament with one goal on three shots while playing 302 minutes.
Ward anchored the Chargers' defensive effort, logging 292 minutes across the three contests, including every minute of UAH's shutout victory over Lee.
White led UAH offensively throughout the tournament, totaling eight shots, including five on goal, across 298 minutes of action.
The Chargers now turn their attention to the final NCAA South Region rankings as they await the possibility of an NCAA Division II postseason berth.
The NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Selection Show is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET) on NCAA.com.
