Southern Miss Eliminates No. 3 Seed UAB in C-USA Championship Quarterfinal

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NORFOLK, Va. – The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (12-5-1, 5-4-1 C-USA) eliminated the UAB Blazers (9-8-1, 6-4-0) in the quarterfinal round of the 2018 Air Force Reserve Women's Soccer Championship on Wednesday afternoon in Norfolk, Va.

Southern Miss' 1-0 quarterfinal victory against UAB marked the first C-USA Championship victory for the school since 1999.

The match was a tough defensive battle that saw the first half end with both teams knotted at 0-0 on the scoreboard.

The second half of play began much like the first, as neither offense was afforded many shot opportunities due to the stifling defenses on both ends.

Southern Miss goalkeeper Kendell Mindnich registered a huge save in the second half in a one-on-one situation that proved to be a difference maker in the match.

The golden opportunity of the match for the Golden Eagles came with just under 12 minutes remaining in the match when sophomore midfielder Miah Zuazua drilled a shot from 20 yards out, past the outstretched arms of UAB goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty, giving the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead.

The Southern Miss defense that has been a reliable force all season long stepped up once again when they were needed most, in the most critical matchup of the season.

The Golden Eagles' defense recorded their 10^th shutout of the season, extending their single-season shutouts record.

Mindnich flexed her muscles in the net, as she bottled up every ball that UAB sent her way, earning her sixth shutout of the season.

Mindnich is now tied with Anna Snyder as Southern Miss' all-time single-season individual shutout leader.

Southern Miss will face FAU in the first game of the semifinals on Friday, November 2. The Golden Eagles and the Owls will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. (ET)/3:30 p.m. (CT) at the Old Dominion Soccer Complex in Norfolk, Va.

Fans can follow the tournament action via live updates through the official Southern Miss soccer Twitter account (@SouthernMissSoc).

Southern Miss Eliminates No. 3 Seed UAB in C-USA Championship Quarterfinal

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Team Stats

Miah Zuazua

Hannah Abrams

Stephanie Garcia

Ashton Stennis

Players Mentioned

Kendell Mindnich

Miah Zuazua

Players Mentioned

Kendell Mindnich

Miah Zuazua