UNOH and Aquinas advance to WHAC Women's Soccer Finals
The finals are set as top-seeded UNOH used a big second half and solid defense to punch its ticket to the tournament finals, which they will host on Wednesday. #3 Aquinas earns a trip back to the finals with a hard-fought 1-0 upset of #2 Lourdes in Sylvania. Wednesday's championship is set for 2 p.m. in Lima.
UNOH 3, SHU 1 | Box Score
The University of Northwestern Ohio's women's soccer team, secured a significant win against Siena Heights in the semifinals of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) tournament. The November 8 matchup, held in Lima, Ohio, concluded with the Racers defeating the Saints with a score of 3-1.
The game started tensely, with both teams locked at a halftime score of 0-0. However, the Racers elevated their performance in the second half, with Risa Nishida, Mathilda Berg Karlsson, and Camila Rico each finding the back of the net. Rico, notably, scored on a crucial penalty kick that helped seal the team's victory. The Saints managed a single goal, courtesy of Parker Cheney, but it was not enough to overcome UNOH's robust offensive line.
Contributing significantly to the Racers' offensive efforts were Alivia Chambers, Svenja Jorg, and Rhiannon O'Looney, alongside Rico. Their combined efforts in creating opportunities and applying pressure played a crucial role in the team's success. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Sophia Eisner made critical saves, stopping two crucial attempts by the Saints, further solidifying the Racers' dominance on the field.
For the Saints, Sydney Eads displayed commendable goalkeeping skills with five saves, keeping her team in contention throughout the game.
With this victory, the Racers are now geared up to advance to the WHAC championship game, which will take place at their home ground in Lima, Ohio.
Aquinas 1, Lourdes 0 | Box Score
In a pivotal Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) tournament semifinals, the Aquinas Saints emerged victorious, defeating the Lourdes University Gray Wolves 1-0 at Wildcat Stadium on November 8, 2025. The Saints' success was spearheaded by an early goal by Kiersen Korienek, which ultimately decided the outcome of the closely contested match.
The decisive moment came in the first half of the match when Kiersen Korienek, backed by a team assist and Maeve Comfort's precision, found the back of the net, establishing a lead that lasted throughout the game. Korienek's performance was remarkable, taking a total of six shots, four of which were on target, dominating the offensive play.
Defensively, Aquinas was just as strong. Goalkeeper Kayla Shuk was a cornerstone for the Saints, making six crucial saves to secure the shutout and maintain her team's advantage. Her efforts were instrumental in keeping the Saints' lead intact against a determined Lourdes side.
With this win, Aquinas will advance to the WHAC tournament finals, scheduled to be held in Lima, Ohio at UNOH.