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Towson Women's Soccer Heads To CAA Championship

After surrendering a two-goal lead, Towson secured its championship berth with a goal in the final minute of overtime.

TOWSON, MD — Towson University's women's soccer team punched its ticket to the CAA championship Sunday after a 3-2 overtime win against Stony Brook at Tiger Field.

Senior forward Sophie Thibeault scored the winning goal in the final minute of overtime. Junior forward Angel Reid and graduate student Kale'a Perry also scored, The Towerlight reports.

Towson went into halftime with a 2-0 lead, but Stony Brook roared back, scoring twice in two minutes to tie. Thibeault's goal secured Towson's spot in the championship.

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The Tigers will head to Wilmington, North Carolina, to face the undefeated University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks.

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