Another close game. Another victory. Another match to play.
The Lee University women’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA Division II national semifinals in Pittsburgh after beating previously undefeated Columbus (Georgia) State 1-0 on Sunday in Cleveland, Tennessee.
The Lady Flames (17-6-1) came out on top in the defensive battle thanks to stellar play from redshirt junior goalkeeper Taylor Green from Notre Dame High School, who had five of her six saves in the second half, and a 63rd-minute goal made possible by two underclassmen who fill defensive roles in Lee’s formation.
A header by freshman Lauren Weimer on a cross by sophomore Anna Lanter from Soddy-Daisy put the Lady Flames on the board in the 63rd minute. Weimer has three goals this season, and Lanter has four assists.
Columbus State (18-1-2) outshot Lee 16-11 overall but just 6-5 on goal, though the Lady Cougars had a major advantage in corner kicks, 17-2.