NORTHEAST WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO PIMA IN A TIGHT ONE AT NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Region XI Champions and Plains District Champions Northeast Community College women's soccer team played in Game 2 of Pool D at the 2022 NJCAA DII Women's Soccer National Tournament Wednesday night as they took on host Pima Community College. The Aztecs came out on top in the showdown by a final score of 1-0.

The Hawks (19-4-1) gave up a goal in the 20^th minute and it looked like Pima might take full control of the game with the backing of their local crowd. When the second half began the Hawks noticeably controlled possession of the ball on their half of the field a lot more than they had in the first half. The defense that Northeast had relied on throughout the campaign stood strong and did not allow a goal throughout the final 70 minutes.

With the loss the Hawks are officially eliminated from the tournament and their season has come to a close, but there's no doubt that what the 2022 team accomplished was nothing short of remarkable.

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head women's soccer coach Chad Miller tonight's close match:

"Tonight, especially in the second half, I felt we played more of our game and focused more on our style of play," Miller said. "It was good to see us do a little of what got us here."

Miller on what made this team special and what he will remember about them:

"This team has surpassed all of my expectations," Miller said. "We talked on the bus after and I told them last season the win record was set at 17. I didn't think it would be broken in a while. This group did it the very next year. They built a team that was solid and bound together. They played for each other. Looking back to when they all came in August, I wouldn't have guessed our season would end at the national tournament. This group has been very special to watch and be a part of."

THANK YOU FANS:

As the 2022 season winds down, the Northeast Community College women's soccer team and Northeast Athletics would like to extend a thank you to all fans and supporters who were with us along the journey this year. We can't wait to see you all again for the 2023 season.

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