No. 6 Army Outlasts No. 3 Loyola Maryland in Patriot League Quarterfinal

Sunday, October 31

Baltimore, MD

2 PM

Army West Point

7-8-3

#3 Loyola Maryland

8-6-4

Army West Point

Loyola Maryland

No. 6 Army Outlasts No. 3 Loyola Maryland in Patriot League Quarterfinal

October 31, 2021 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

GAME 18
SCORE	Army 2, Loyola Maryland 1 (OT)
SCORERS	Army - Trinity Garay (54'), Jasmine Talley (92') Loyola Maryland - Sarah Mirr (87')
RECORDS	Army (7-8-3, 3-4-2 PL) Loyola Maryland (8-6-4, 5-1-3 PL)
LOCATION	Ridley Athletic Complex (Baltimore, Md.)

BALTIMORE, Md. – Jasmine Talley's goal in the 92nd minute of action boosted the sixth-seeded Army West Point women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over No. 3 Loyola Maryland in the Patriot League Quarterfinal on Sunday afternoon at the Ridley Athletic Complex.

Talley was one of two Cadet goal-scorers, joining Trinity Garay who originally put the visitors up 1-0 when she found the back of the net in the 54th minute. Thanks to the team's efforts, Army will continue its hunt for the program's fourth Patriot League Tournament title.

Despite the difference in seeding, the game between the Black Knights and the Greyhounds was sure to be a close one as the teams battled to a 1-1 draw earlier in the season (Sept. 25). The intensity was felt immediately after kickoff, as both teams recorded shots quickly after the opening whistle.

Loyola had the advantage in possession for most of the first half, which resulted in the team recording eight shots compared to Army's two. Dara Murray had a solid attempt in the opening stanza, but her attempt was denied. On the other end of the field, Sage Strohman made a pair of saves to keep the game scoreless through 45 minutes.

Army made adjustments during the halftime break and came out of the pause with all cylinders firing. The team charged down the field quickly and earned a corner kick, but came away empty. Though denied in their initial attempt, the Black Knights got on the board shortly after when Garay recorded the go-ahead goal to put the team up 1-0. Both Kaelan Bradley and Lauren Drysdale were credited with assists on the play, which was strung together less than 10 minutes into the second half.

The Greyhounds responded to the strike with three-straight shots on-goal, but Strohman denied each look to maintain the clean slate. Loyola continued to put pressure on Army's defense and eventually broke through with a goal late in the game to knot things up at 1-1. The equalizer, scored in the 87th minute, was the last shot of regulation from either side and left the result to be determined in overtime.

Unlike the game played between the teams earlier this year, which remained tied after 110 minutes of action, Army was able to come together and attacked quickly after the start of the first overtime period. On the Black Knights' first run into the box, Talley stole the ball from a defender, dodged the goalkeeper and bounced a shot off another Greyhound and into the net.

With the thrilling overtime victory under its belt, the Black Knights secured a spot in the Patriot League semifinal for the third time in four years.

Inside the Box Score

Strohman had an outstanding day between the sticks, recording six saves.
The Greyhounds competed to a 13-6 advantage in shots, which included a 7-3 edge in on-frame attempts.
Talley led the offense with three shots, while Garay, Murray and Lauren Drysdale added one apiece.
Garay's team-best sixth goal of the season pushed her to 13 points in 2021.

Coach's Corner
"I'm so proud of this group. We have talked so much about thinking of pressure as a privilege, and that it is a shared privilege that we are all a part of. Today, we shared all the feels and the game was the epitome of the idea of 'survive and advance'. It was gritty and intense and we certainly fought until the final whistle was blown. We have more work to do and I'm excited to see this group continue to go after their goals." - Head Women's Soccer Coach, Tracy Chao

Cadets' Corner
"It was a hard-fought win and I'm so proud of this team. We took care of business and we'll bring the same energy and togetherness to Boston next week." - Trinity Garay

"We worked together, trusted each other, and fought until the last minute. This was a team result, and every person on the field did their job well." - Jasmine Talley

"With this being a playoff game, the atmosphere was intense. I thought the game was very back and forth but we were eventually able to break through. Like usual, our defense was strong throughout the game, and I can't credit our back line enough. It was not ideal giving up that last minute goal, but we kept our heads up and thankfully ended it quickly in the first OT period. It was great to get the win and we are looking forward to the game Thursday against BU." - Sage Strohman

Up Next
The team is now set to face off against top-seeded Boston University on Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Patriot League Semifinal. The game is set for a 7 p.m. start and will be played on the Terriers' home at Nickerson Field.

On the other side of the bracket, No. 4 Bucknell defeated No. 5 Lehigh 2-0 and will now advance a game at No. 2 Navy this Thursday at 6 p.m.

Follow Along
For complete coverage of Army West Point women's soccer, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_WSoccer and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.