TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – #4 Rose-Hulman knocked off the #5 Anderson Ravens by a score of 1-0 in the HCAC Quarterfinals.
Ally Smith and Anderson's Jess Rogozinski each traded shots on goal in the 13th and 14th minutes that were saved.
Elizabeth Becklund added a shot down the middle in the 25th minute which was also saved by keeper Lily MacKiewicz.
The Fightin' Engineers would draw a foul just outside the right side of the box three minutes later.
Emma Johns took the free kick where her pass was deflected off the crossbar, ricocheted off a Ravens defender, and connected with
Madison Fleury who tapped in the goal.
Fleury now leads the Fightin' Engineers with nine points on the season, scoring three goals while accumulating three assists.
Rose-Hulman and Anderson's defense both thrived throughout the second half, as neither team allowed a shot on goal for the first 20 minutes.
Makayla Doherty broke the drought as she fired a 79th minute strike down the left side, which was just deflected away.
Gaby Hansen added a long range shot two minutes later, that was hauled in by Anderson's goalkeeper.
The Ravens had one last chance to tie the game in the 85th minute. Maeve Hanley recorded a shot down the middle, but she was denied by
Alicia Gonzalez as Rose-Hulman secured the 1-0 win.
Rose-Hulman will face the #1 seeded Mt. St. Joseph Lions in the HCAC Semifinals. The game will kick off on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 PM.
