Soccer wins NCAA Tournament opener
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Senior forward Ashley Hamblin congratulates freshman midfielder Candace Ruff after Ruff's goal, the second of the game. MU defeated Evansville 2-0 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Walton Stadium.
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Junior forward Michelle Collins battles with Evansville freshman defender Kasey Cartwright. Collins scored the Tigers' second goal of the game and contributed two of Tigers' 28 shots to the Purple Aces' four.
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Strong winds, heavy rains and a temperature of 40 degrees had a major effect on the game. The Tigers dominated the first half with a relentless offensive attack but found themselves on the defensive in the second.
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Junior midfielder Meghan Pfeiffer powers the ball downfield.
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Senior midfielder Janelle Cordia rises for a header against Evansville senior midfielder Julie Winkler.
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Freshman Kendra Collins undercuts Evansville midfielder Katelyn Smith. MU will play Illinois on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.