COLUMBIA S.C. – Playing the top-seeded team in its region, Santa Clara women's soccer fell in a tight match to No. 5 South Carolina 1-0 Sunday afternoon in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
An early goal for the Gamecocks (18-2-1) turned out to be the only scoring on the day. The Broncos (15-7-1), averaging 3.2 goals per match during their nine-game winning streak and shutout just once during their first 22 matches, created several dangerous chances but couldn't find the equalizer.
Some bad luck for Santa Clara led to the lone goal of the afternoon.