ASHEVILLE, N.C.- The Illinois Institute of Technology ended the season on Friday morning at the USCAA Championships. The sixth-seeded Scarlet Hawks downed #10 Carlow 2-1 in a consolation match.

How it Happened

• It did not take long for the Scarlet Hawks to find the back of the net. Three minutes into the match, Ade Maron tallied her 14th goal of the season unassisted to give Tech a 1-0 lead.
• In the 37th minute, Tech peppered Carlow keeper Bailey Klems with shots. After a few chances, including a great look from Anida Phetchanpheng, were turned away, Kristen Barrett scored to put the Hawks up 2-0.
• Carlow would tighten up their game in the second half, scoring early on a penalty kick to push the score to 2-1.
• Carlow generated numerous second half chances, but stout defense by Tech's backline and stellar pay from Roxanne Myers in net gave the Scarlet Hawks the season-ending victory.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Maron (three shots on goal) and Barrett (two shots on goal) each scored.
• Phetchanpheng led the Hawks with four shots on goal.
• Katherine Nishimoto made several strong plays in the second half and anchored the Tech defense at center back.
• Myers stopped four shots.

Stats to Know

• The win was the first in a national tournament in the history of Tech women's athletics.
• Women's soccer was the first Tech women's team to qualify for a national tournament.
• Friday morning was Tech's second win over Carlow this season.
• The Scarlet Hawks finished the season with a 9-7-4 record.