KALAMAZOO, Mich -- The Broncos advanced to their third straight MAC Championship game after a 2-0 win in the MAC Semifinal game against the Miami RedHawks.
Irelyn Sheldon got the Broncos started, and June Mullen scored the decisive second goal. Reagan Sulaver was strong in net with six saves.
FIRST HALF
Both teams spent the first five minutes of the game trying to win the possession battle. As Miami pushed into their attacking third, they were able to get a shot off in the fifth minute that was easily saved by Reagan Sulaver.
Just a minute later, Kaiya Stewart fired a shot attempt from the right side of the box, but Miami's goalie was able to get too it for the save.
Sulaver continued to keep the Broncos in this one, earning back-to-back saves in the 20th and 21st minutes, putting her game total at three saves.
From there, it was a physical and defensive battle for both teams. Late in the half, Camryn Huhn placed a shot on goal that was cleaned up by Miami.
With no team gaining an edge, the half ended 0-0.
SECOND HALF
Very early in the second half, Sulaver found herself out of position, but teammate Gracie Lynn was there to back her up for the team save.
That play would end up crucial for the Broncos momentum as in the 49th minute Tessa Fagerson drove down the left side of the field and dished it to Irelyn Sheldon right in front of the net for a 1-0 Bronco lead.
Then, in the 57th minute Camryn Huhn sends a shot just over the net, keeping the score at 1-0. Broncos remained physical from there, controlling possession throughout the first 20 minutes of the half.
The 73rd minute saw the Broncos extend their lead to 2-0, as June Mullen worked through the traffic in front of the net.
With a comfortable lead, the Broncos stayed strong on defense and closed the game out 2-0. The Broncos move on to the MAC Championship as they look to three-peat.
UP NEXT
The Broncos play for their third straight MAC Championship on Friday night in a rematch against UMass. The game will kick off at 7:30 pm at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio. ESPN+ will have the broadcast.
