Michigan State: The Spartans (12-4-5) kept their NCAA Tournament title hopes alive — just barely — with a shootout victory against Washington on Sunday. Michigan State was on the ropes, trailing 2-0 heading into the 75th minute, but two late goals in 12 minutes helped force extra time with a 2-2 scoreline. Following a scoreless battle in both extra time sessions, the Spartans ultimately defeated the Huskies 4-3 on penalties.
Ben Pirmann and Kylie Stannard will look ahead to a matchup against Providence at noon on Dec. 6. The game will be played in East Lansing.
Coastal Carolina: In Bret Mollon’s second year as the goalkeeping coach for the Chanticleers, they enjoyed another successful run in the NCAA Tournament. Coastal Carolina advanced to the second round where it dropped a 2-1 result against Clemson. The Chanticleers trailed 2-0 in the 60th minute before netting a goal one minute later to half the deficit. Despite a furious comeback attempt, Coastal Carolina’s season came to a conclusion in Monday’s 2-1 loss. It finishes the year with a 16-6-1 record.
