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The first seed Huskies fell to fourth seed James Madison in the semifinals of the CAA Tournament at Parsons Field on Friday night. It was Northeastern's first loss of the season on their home turf.
The first half began with playoff intensity, as both teams fought for possession and momentum. The Dukes scored first, when Teri Maykoski netted a shot from 23 yards out on the left side of the field. It was her first goal of the year and only the second goal Northeastern had allowed all season in the first half of play at Parsons Field. Ashley Flateland and Teresa Rynier assisted on the score; it was the first of three Rynier would have on the night.
Northeastern came close to striking back with 10 minutes remaining in the half, when Greta Samuelsdottir rocketed a free kick from 30 yards out that goalkeeper Diane Wszalek had to punch over the crossbar. Freshman Sandra Magnusdottir had two solid chances from the resulting corner kick, but both were thwarted by the James Madison. With Northeastern leading nine to six in shots, the two teams retired for the half.
Magnusdottir, who was a standout for most of the game, got Northeastern on the board, three minutes into the second half. Veronica Napoli provided a sharp feed for Magnusdottir, who was crashing the net and able to place a shot off of the left post and in. It was the freshman's third goal of the season.
The Huskies developed momentum from the goal as the second half developed. Magnusdottir, who was playing a noticeably offensive game in the absence of injured freshman Devin Petta, continued to find opportunities. The Dukes would strike again though, on a Yolam Anderson-Golhor header from a corner kick in the 65th minute. It was Golhor's first goal of the season.
James Madison scored again, under 15 minutes later. Teresa Rynier, who had an outstanding game, fed a breaking Cate Tisinger from midfield. Tisinger split the defense and launched a shot over a charging Stephanie Gordon to put JMU up 3-1. Northeastern could not convert their chances in the remaining 10 minutes, as the Dukes went on to win and advance to the CAA Tournament finals. They will play UNC Wilmington on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Parsons Field at 1 p.m.
