Southwestern Oklahoma State claimed the Great American Conference women’s soccer title, beating top-seeded Harding 4-2 in a penalty shootout after 110 scoreless minutes. Harding had a potential overtime winner overturned after video review, and its season is now over.

By the Numbers
  • Final: 0-0 draw; SWOSU won the shootout 4-2.
  • Harding outshot SWOSU 16-14 and led 7-3 in corner kicks.
  • Both goalkeepers made 4 saves over 110 minutes.
  • Harding finished 10-5-4; SWOSU finished 9-3-8.
Yes, But

Harding appeared to score the golden goal early in overtime, but officials disallowed it after ruling a foul against the Lady Bisons in the penalty area. Harding controlled more of the statistical matchup, yet SWOSU prevailed in the shootout.

State of Play
  • SWOSU earns the GAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
  • Harding entered the final ranked No. 15 in the Central Region NPI and is unlikely to receive an at-large bid.
  • Harding’s Willis, Citty and Henley made the All-Tournament Team; SWOSU goalkeeper Emma Young was named tournament MVP.
What's Next

Five at-large spots in the Central Region Tournament will go to the next-highest teams in the NCAA’s NPI rankings. Harding’s No. 15 position leaves its postseason chances slim.

Bottom Line

Harding’s season ended in a narrow, controversial finish: the Lady Bisons held the edge in play but couldn’t convert it into a goal or a shootout win.