No. 5 seed Kentucky Wesleyan rallied from a second-half deficit to upset No. 4 Cedarville, 2-1, on the road and advance to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament semifinals. Carter Ford and Mattie McNally scored during a two-minute, 26-second burst, and goalkeeper Matteo Graniero helped protect the lead.

By the Numbers
  • 2 goals in 2 minutes, 26 seconds turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead.
  • Graniero made 4 saves; Cedarville put 5 shots on goal.
  • Kentucky Wesleyan finished with 5 shots, 4 on goal.
Yes, But

Cedarville struck first and pressed for an equalizer late, but Kentucky Wesleyan’s defense held firm through the final 28 minutes.

What’s Next

The Panthers face No. 1 seed and host Lake Erie in the G-MAC semifinals Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Kentucky Wesleyan turned a brief scoring surge and a resilient defensive finish into a postseason upset—and a chance to challenge the conference’s top seed.