Cougs Fall To UNC in Double OT 2-1

Wow . . . in front of over 4,200 fans, playing against a North Carolina dynasty, on our home field, a #1 seed vs a #2 seed, people outside the stadium with signs asking for tickets . . . what an memorable game!  The Cougs knew it would be a battle, and the Tar Heels brought it.  They came out with some fire, and put a goal away in the first 3 minutes of the game.  That didn't stop the Cougs, and they bounced back with a little fire of their own.  Carlee Payne Holmoe was fouled in the box, and the Cougs were awarded a penalty kick.  Rachel Manning buried it into the back of the net to tie up the game.  Both teams created some good chances to put the game away, and neither team could put it away.  The game went into overtime, and the Cougs came out ready to battle. They had two awesome chances in the fist couple minutes. Lindsi Cutshall received a pass from Carlee Holmoe, and beat the keeper for the win, but North Carolina made and amazing save to clear the ball off the line.  A few minutes later Rachel Manning had a header off a corner from Jessica Ringwood that was saved off the line by a UNC player.  The Tar Heels capitalized with 4 minutes left in the second overtime to finish the game.  The Cougars left it all on the field . . . and if you were there watching teh game, or watched it on TV, you would know how hard the girls battled, and how much heart and passion they have.  

The Cougs have had an amazing season, starting back in August, beating ranked teams, from Penn State, Pepperdine and Portland and only having one loss!  The Cougs won the West Coast Conference Championship and went undefeated in conference play.  They earned a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and had the opportunity to host the first 4 rounds of the tournament in front of the best fans in the nation.  The knocked off Utah State 2-1, Auburn 1-0, Marquette in a shoot out and then fell to UNC 2-1.  What a memorable year . . . this was a special group of girls, and we are sure going to miss our seniors.  Seniors, thank you for your hard work and dedication to the program. You have left a legacy and set the mark high for the girls that follow in your footsteps.  

Lindsi Cutshall

Bazz, Carlee, Lindsi

Cloee and Rachel

Ashley Bazzerone

2012 Seniors:

Carlee Payne Holmoe

Stacy Bartholomew Heap

Amber Wadsworth

Ashley Bazzerone

Jessica Ringwood

Lindsi Cutshall 

Dana Oldroyd Cusick

Cami Jensen 

We will miss you . . . and we love you!  

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE FANS AND ALL THE SUPPORT!! WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! YOU MAKE SOUTH FIELD SUCH AN AWESOME PLACE TO PLAY!  THANK YOU! SUCH A MEMORABLE JOURNEY AND SEASON!  #madeitcount#gocougs