YORK, Neb. — York (11-5-2, 8-3-2) lost to Saint Mary (9-6-3, 8-4-1) 1-0 on Wednesday in the KCAC Quarterfinals. The Panthers were held to three shots, including none in the second half, while the Spires finished with 14.
York held the Spires scoreless through several first-half opportunities, with a team defensive save and three saves from
Jamie Watt helping preserve the scoreless match. The Panthers created chances of their own, including shots on goal by
Alex Hulme and
Franco Pablot after
Tim Schafer sent a header wide. The first half ended 0-0.
The Panthers kept the Spires off the board during a stretch from 68:46 to 80:40 that included five shots and a corner, with Watt saving Rylan Nowak's attempt at 73:50.
Bautista Lopes received a red card at 79:48, and York earned a late corner from
Tylo Van Wyk at 85:52 before the Spires broke a scoreless match at 87:38 on Lucas Meneses' goal.
The Spires held off the Panthers the final two minutes to earn the win and advance to the KCAC Semifinal game on Friday against top-seeded Friends University.
Watt played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded four saves. Hulme put his lone shot on goal. Pablot also finished with one shot on goal.
