LEBANON, Tenn- The Bethel Lady Wildcats dropped a 3-1 decision to Cumberland University in the quarterfinals of the Mid-South Conference Women's Soccer Tournament Wednesday.
With the loss the Cats saw their season end at 2-9-1.
Cumberland improved to 11-6-1.
Cumberland held a 1-0 halftime advantage and added two second-half goals to extend its lead to 3-0. Victoria Collins scored her 17th goal of the season at the 64:01 mark off an assist from Angie Abreu. Ruth Rodriguez and Marta Gonzalez also scored for Cumberland.
Manon Petit put Bethel on the scoreboard at 79:41, converting a penalty kick for her fourth goal of the season to cut the deficit to 3-1.
Bethel goalkeeper Rose Boichat recorded 17 saves as Cumberland finished with a 32-18 advantage in shots and a 20-3 edge in shots on goal. The Lady Wildcats earned seven corner kicks, while Cumberland had 16.
Luiza Kilmeyers Rodrigues had a late attempt blocked in the closing minute as Bethel continued to push offensively, but the Lady Wildcats could draw no closer.