Loras had the magic. It just ran out in the clutchest of moments. Kyndall Kells made a penalty kick save in the final round of the shootout, but Emory’s goalkeeper did the same as the Eagles ousted top-seeded Loras in the NCAA Division III tournament sectional semifinal on Saturday at the Rock Bowl. Emory won the shootout, 4-3, after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw through 110 minutes. Emory (13-3-4) advanced to play Amherst or Illinois Institute of Technology in Sunday’s sectional final at the Rock Bowl. Loras (20-0-2) was seeking its second trip to the Elite Eight and was in the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season. “I’m so proud of the whole team, it’s an amazing accomplishment,” Loras coach Matt Pucci said. “We’re one of three teams in the country to be in four straight Sweet 16s and that’s not easy to do. Our seniors graduate with four losses in their career. That’s absurd. Four goals against all season. That’s absurd. “Credit to the whole team and the program before and after us as well because to do this year in and year out, I think it becomes white noise and it shouldn’t because this is an incredible accomplishment. I’ve said it before, there’s over 430 schools (in Division III) and four years in a row we’re in the top 16 and one of those years we’re in the top four, so credit to all our players.” Savannah Johnson, Sierra Morgano and Isabel Russmann scored in the shootout for Loras. Emerson Gasmann’s shootout attempt missed wide right and Reagan Lindsay’s shot in the fifth and final round was saved by Emory goalkeeper Sophia Garcia. “Penalties are tough,” Pucci said. “It’s a mental thing as much as a technical thing. We train it, we work hard and I have full faith in every one of the 10 that went up there. Credit to their keeper, she made a save in a big moment. Our keeper made a save in her big moment as well. It was just kind of indicative of what the game was like: back and forth and two good teams going at it.” The Eagles, who also defeated Loras in the 2012 Sweet 16, will be making their third appearance in the Elite Eight. They finished as national runners-up in 2012. “We’re sad about losing in the Sweet 16 (but) we hold our chin high with that,” Russmann said. “We get here every year and if this is the worst part of our season, I’ll take it. We work hard day in and day out and I think that coming into here, it wasn’t like this when we got here. Having four seasons in a row getting to the Sweet 16, getting to the Final Four, can’t ask for more. Johnson opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Lindsay sent a free kick into the box, but it eventually came back to her after a failed clearance attempt by the Emory defense. Lindsay sent it into the box again and Athena Sheets tapped it over to Johnson, who slotted it past a diving Garcia. It was Johnson’s 18th goal of the season and the 53rd of her career, which left her fourth on the program’s all-time list behind Ryleigh O’Brien (54), Katie Truesdale (58) and Michelle Wieser (87). “When she came in, we didn’t know we were getting a future All-American,” Pucci said. “She worked her butt to get to where she’s at and that’s just the mantra of who we are as a team. Everybody comes in and starts at a certain level and nowhere near their ceiling. I like to think that our seniors get to that ceiling by the end of their career. Savannah is another one just like the rest, you come in and see what’s it like and you can either raise the bar or stand still and she sure as heck didn’t stand still.” Johnson, a fifth-year senior, finishes with two entries on the program’s single-season goals chart. Her career-high 24 goals last year ranks third; her total from this season is tied with Wieser’s 2001 freshman season for seventh. It was also the first goal allowed in the tournament by Emory, which out had outscored its first two NCAA opponents, 7-0. The Eagles pulled even with just less than 25 minutes left in the match. Samantha Lim drove toward the corner before sending the ball back for Kaitlyn Nimmer to take a shot. Emily Woodall was in the perfect spot to redirect and used her head to deflect the shot past Loras goalkeeper Kyndal Kells. Kells, who has already shattered the program’s career record with 44 shutouts, finished with 11 saves, including a punch over the crossbar that denied Emory a potential-go-ahead goal with 9 minutes left in regulation.Which online stores have early Cyber Monday deals? The best discounts right now
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5 top tech gifts for the holidaysNew Investment Strategy? Discover This Unique Approach! Experts Weigh In.Manchester United could be set to hand Ruben Amorim a £150million war chest in the January transfer window to fix their immediate problems in the Premier League - with Tyler Dibling, Viktor Gyokeres and Gregor Kobel all being targeted by the club's recruitment team, according to reports. United have lost more games than they've won in the league this season, whilst Amorim has only won four of his nine games in charge of the club since taking over in early November, with two of those being in the Europa League . It's a long way from where United want to be - and that could lead them to spend large amounts of money in the winter window to fire themselves up the table. Report: United Have Triple Signing in Their Sights The report from Fichajes states that United are willing to make a 'strong investment' in the next transfer window, with €180million (£150million) to spend to strengthen their squad - and the trio of Dibling, Gyokeres and Kobel could become 'fundamental pieces' of their squad in the future. Viktor Gyokeres's Primeira Liga statistics - Sporting squad ranking Stats Output Squad rank Appearances 15 =1st Goals 18 1st Key Passes Per Game 2 3rd Shots Per Game 4.7 1st Dribbles Per Game 2.1 2nd Match rating 8.15 1st The young Englishman is one of the most prominent names on their shortlist, having impressed for Southampton despite their lowly status in the Premier League this season - and the Saints are asking for €35million (£29million) to part ways with their young starlet, which United would be willing to pay for a player with such great potential. Gyokeres is another player to have been linked. Having excelled to become arguably the best striker in Europe under Amorim at Sporting , he's become massively sought-after - and at a €75million (£62million) starting price, United could be willing to make the financial effort to secure a proven goalscorer that Amorim is used to in a bid to fire them up the table. Kobel is the last of the trio to be mentioned. United are thought to be looking for reinforcements in goal, and have targeted the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper as a result. Dortmund are thought to be asking for €70million (£58million) for the Swiss star, with United willing to invest that for him to become the 'pillar' of their defence for the future, ousting the inconsistent Andre Onana as a result. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Viktor Gyokeres scored 66 goals in 68 games under Ruben Amorim at Sporting Lisbon. United want to show ambition and although prices in the winter window are inflated, the Red Devils' top brass are ready to make their moves in winter to ensure a successful future - with European football the ultimate aim come the end of the season. Marcus Rashford may be on his way out of Manchester United this winter and Barcelona could offer an enticing swap Statistics courtesy of WhoScored . Correct as of 24-12-24.