WINONA, Minn. — In the season finale, the Saint Mary's women's soccer team fell 2-0 to the Bethel Royals (6-8-2, 5-4-2). The Cardinals had the chance to start each of their seniors.
Playing in a tight matchup, the Royals needed the win to earn a chance at the MIAC Playoffs; they took the opportunity at 26:44 to jump ahead 1-0.
Hannah Bradley and Kaylen Pray each had two looks.
Trailing one at the halfway point, the Cardinals were within striking distance.
The Royals crushed those chances when they shut out the Cardinals at the 66th minute. Lydia Hawkins had a good look to draw again within one, but it was just off.
Senior day and the finale game of the season is always a bittersweet day.
The team finished the season 5-12-1 overall and 3-8-0 in the MIAC.
