MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The No. 15 Milwaukee Panthers wrapped up a perfect run through Horizon League play, overcoming an early deficit to collect a 5-1 win over Wright State in the League Women's Soccer Championship.
After Brittany Persaud put Wright State (10-8-3) on the board in the 12th minute, Milwaukee (18-2-0) took control, equalizing the match 11 minutes later as Hagen fed Laurel Regalie, who chipped the ball high over Brooke McCurdy's outstretched arms.
Hagen was just getting warmed up, assisting on the game-winning goal with under three minutes to play in the first half with a touch pass to Kelly Lewers. The senior added two second half goals to seal the result, giving her 24 goals on the year, tying her Horizon League record. With six points in the match, Hagen moved to the top spot in League history with 56 points on the year.
Keara Thompson, who tallied the Panthers' third goal of the match on an unassisted run through the Wright State defense, earned Tournament Most Valuable Player honors. Joining her on the team were teammates Hagen, keeper Jamie Forbes, Mackenzie Gillaspie and Helen Steinhauser.
Jen Agueci, Persaud and Bekah Bonny earned All-Tournament accolades for the Raiders.
Also selected were Detroit's Alexandra Suschak and Kaitlyn Quarrell. Anna Ventimiglia and Jackie Hafele represented Butler.
Ranked No. 20 in the latest women's soccer RPI, Milwaukee will find out if it is hosting a first round NCAA Tournament match when the seedings are released on Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NCAA.com.
Tags: Horizon League - Women's Soccer · Milwaukee - Women's Soccer · Wright State - Women's Soccer
