Saint Louis Three-Peats as A-10 Women's Soccer Champions

4/17/2021 3:41:13 PM

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Saint Louis junior Hannah Friedrich scored the game-winner with less than two minutes remaining to give the Billikens its third straight Atlantic 10 Women's Soccer Championship at Hermann Stadium on Saturday.

Friedrich, the Championship's Most Outstanding Player, drilled a shot to the top left corner of the net for her 13th career game-winning goal and the 2-1 lead. 

The Wildcats got the scoring started in the 25th minute. Hailey Braemer collected the ball from 40 yards out and lofted a shot just over the fingertips of Emily Puricelli in net. It was Braemer's fifth goal of the season.

The 1-0 'Cats lead would hold until the 57th minute when a foul in the box forced a penalty kick for Saint Louis. Abbie Miller capitalized on the free shot, tying the game at 1-1.

SLU held the advantage in shots with 11 to the Wildcats' five. Davidson goalie Mary Grace Bunch recorded four saves in the contest.

Joining Friedrich on the All-Championship team are fellow Billikens Hannah Larson, Brionna Halverson, Emily Puricelli and Abbie Miller, along with Davidson's Ali Menard, Hailey Braemer, Katherine Smith and Mary Grace Bunch. Dayton's Itala Gemelli and Massachusetts' Jenny Hipp were also named to the team.