Women's Soccer Falls Late To Maryville (Mo.) To Close 2025 NCAA Tournament Run

OVERVIEW – NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL FIRST ROUND VS. (4) MARYVILLE

SCORE: (5) Northwood Timberwolves 0, (4) Maryville Saints 1
RECORDS: Northwood (11-3-6, 7-2-5 G-MAC), Maryville (13-2-5, 9-1-4 GLVC)
LOCATION: GVSU Soccer Field – Allendale, Mich.

RECAP: Northwood women's soccer opened its NCAA Tournament run against GLVC member and No. 4 seed Maryville  Thursday (November 20) in the teams' first-ever meeting. The match remained scoreless deep into the second half before the Saints broke through with the game-winner in the 84', securing a dramatic 1–0 victory.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• Maryville's possession-oriented approach allowed them to control the early pace, generating the first seven shots of the match. Lindsay Jacob came up with three key saves during that stretch to keep the game scoreless midway through the opening half.
• Northwood settled in as the half continued, edging the Saints in shots 5–4, but Maryville maintained the upper hand on set pieces with a 5–0 corner advantage.
• The teams entered halftime level, and the second half followed a similar script, with Northwood looking to capitalize on a Maryville mistake.
• Midway through the second half, Maryville continued to press, recording three shots on target, but the match remained 0–0 entering the 73'.
• Tension peaked in the 78' when a foul in the box awarded Maryville a penalty. The Saints' attempt leaked wide left, keeping the match level late.
• Continued pressure from Maryville led to their ninth corner of the night, and the Saints converted on the set piece to grab a 1–0 lead in the 84'.
• Northwood was limited to just one shot in the final 45 minutes, unable to find the equalizer, ultimately falling 1–0 to close the 2025 season.

GAME STATS

• Shots: Northwood 6 (3), Maryville 19 (7)
• Saves: Northwood 6 (Lindsay Jacob), Maryville 3 (Sophia Sulawske)
• Corners: Northwood 0, Maryville 10

NORTHWOOD NOTES

The Timberwolves finish their 2025 season 11-3-6 overall and 7-2-5 in the G-MAC. They earned a conference tournament semifinal appearance and the second trip to NCAA DII Women's Soccer tournament in program history