Women’s Soccer bound for AAC Championship

SMU Women’s Soccer toppled No. 7 seed Florida Atlantic 3-0 in the American Athletic Conference Championship’s semifinal match on Thursday.

Wayny Balata was a star player in the first half scoring two goals for the Mustangs. Her first goal came in the 2nd minute and was assisted by Mayu Inokawa. Shortly after, she scored in the 8th minute off of a penalty kick.

Balata’s two goals brought her total to three this season. Her only goal coming into the semifinal match also came against Florida Atlantic in Oct.

Sophomore Eliana Samala scored late in the second half to close the match. Samala was eager to get a goal this game after having six shots and no goals against Tulsa in the quarterfinal on…