The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team advanced to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament with a 0-0 double-overtime tie with Bellarmine University Wednesday night at Strassweg Field. USI saw its record go to 9-8-1 overall and 6-8-1 in the GLVC, while Bellarmine goes to 11-2-4, 9-2-4 GLVC.
The Screaming Eagles head to the GLVC Tournament for the first time since 2012, entering the tournament as the eighth seed. USI earned the tournament berth after tying Lewis University in the standings for the final spot, but advancing to the post-season after recording a 3-1 win over the Flyers in September to own the tiebreaker.
The Eagles will travel to top-seeded Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, for their first round game Sunday. Start time is still to be determined. The Bulldogs earned the top spot after finishing the year 13-1-3 overall and 12-1-2 in the GLVC.
In the double-overtime tie, the Eagles and Knights battled to a 0-0 halftime draw in the first half with Bellarmine leading in shots, 5-0, and corners, 5-0. The second half finished the same as the first, except USI and Bellarmine had four shots each.
In overtimes, USI had a slight advantage with a 2-1 lead in shots, but neither team was able to post a tally on the scoreboard. USI senior goalkeeper Courtney Lofland (Indianapolis, Indiana) recorded her third shutout of the season after making four saves and facing 10 total shots
