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San Diego State Wins First MWC Tournament Championship
Aztecs defeat Cougars, 1-0, for title
Nov. 7, 2009 PROVO, Utah -
The MWC Offensive Player of the Year, San Diego State junior Cat Walker, scored the game's lone goal to give the #2 Aztecs (14-3-5) an upset win over #1 BYU (17-3-2) in the final of the MWC Women's Soccer Tournament. The Aztecs' 1-0 victory on Saturday, Nov. 7, at South Field, marks the team's first MWC Tournament title. "Obviously it was a huge, huge win," said San Diego State head coach Mike Friesen. "It's great to not have to wait around to see if we're getting in the NCAAs. We're super excited now, and in the future, to see where this program is headed." In the 29th minute, Walker launched a shot from outside the goal box, finding the top right corner of the net over a leaping BYU goalkeeper, McKinzie Olson, for the game's only score. After the goal, the Aztecs buckled down on defense in the second half. BYU had numerous scoring opportunities, outshooting San Diego State, 17-10, in the game. In the 80th minute, Cougar forward Kassidy Shumway had a wide open shot in front of the net that went wide right, preserving the Aztec's 1-0 victory. With the win, San Diego State receives the MWC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. It will be the Aztecs first NCAA postseason appearance in ten years.
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