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Maria Merlo

Women's Soccer

Hawks fall 2-1 at Truman in GLVC Tournament

Maria Merlo (20) scored Rochurst's goal in the 84th minute.
Box Score Seventh-seeded Rockhurst suffered a 2-1 loss to second-seeded Truman State in the quarterfinals of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament Sunday in Kirksville, Mo.

Truman State took a commanding 2-0 lead in the second half with goals in the 64th minute and 72nd minute. Rockhurst cut the Bulldogs' lead in half with a goal in the 84th minute by Maria Merlo, who scored off a pass from Meghan Kilkenny.

The Bulldogs outshot Rockhurst, 16-14. Nicole Keeve led the Hawks with four shots. Brandi Van Booven added three shots. Caitlin Winschel posted five saves.

The Hawks end their season with a 7-6-6 record. Truman State (13-2-4) will play Quincy in the semifinals of the GLVC Tournament on Friday in Louisville, Ky.
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Players Mentioned

Nicole Keeve

#15 Nicole Keeve

D
5' 5"
Redshirt Junior
Meghan Kilkenny

#10 Meghan Kilkenny

M
5' 5"
Junior
Maria Merlo

#20 Maria Merlo

M
5' 9"
Senior
Brandi Van Booven

#13 Brandi Van Booven

F
5' 5"
Senior
Daniel and Angela Van Booven
Caitlin Winschel

#0 Caitlin Winschel

GK
5' 8"
Senior
Gary and Kathleen Winschel

Players Mentioned

Nicole Keeve

#15 Nicole Keeve

5' 5"
Redshirt Junior
D
Meghan Kilkenny

#10 Meghan Kilkenny

5' 5"
Junior
M
Maria Merlo

#20 Maria Merlo

5' 9"
Senior
M
Brandi Van Booven

#13 Brandi Van Booven

5' 5"
Senior
Daniel and Angela Van Booven
F
Caitlin Winschel

#0 Caitlin Winschel

5' 8"
Senior
Gary and Kathleen Winschel
GK