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BERKELEY, Calif. - The record-setting LMU women's soccer season continued to roll on Saturday afternoon as the Lions turned in an incredible defensive effort in a 1-0 upset of 17th-ranked Cal in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Senior Callie Taylor provided the offensive heroics for the Lions, finding the back off the net off a Jocelyn Blankenship corner kick at the 38:46 mark of the match.
"Obviously, were very excited," said Head Coach Michelle Myers. "I'm so happy for our seniors. We have nine seniors and their leadership has been fantastic all year long. Our defense was spectacular today. And then you always have to tuck one in the back of the net."
Form there, it was all defense. Freshman goalkeeper Charlee Pruitt made four saves and LMU fended off 19 total Golden Bear shots for their 11th shutout of the season.
The win moves LMU to 14-5-1 overall, setting a program record for single-season wins. Cal closes out the 2015 season at 13-6-3 overall. The tournament victory is also a first as the Lions had gone 0-2 in their previous two postseason appearances.
"Our strength all year has been getting down the flanks and getting crosses in," Myers said. "Between that and our set pieces, we feel we are a very dangerous team."
Blankenship's assist was her team-leading sixth of the season and 20th of her career as the senior continues to re-write the LMU record book.
Advancing to the round of 32, the Lions will face Minnesota, a 5-0 winner over South Dakota State in the first round, on Nov. 20. The site of that match has yet to be determined.
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