ALLENDALE, Mich. – Central Missouri scored early in the second half to advance 1-0 over Fort Hays State and earn a spot in the round of eight at the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Tournament.

Hannah Pyle netted a goal for the Jennies, her 11th of the season, to give her squad the lead in the 52nd minute of the game. In goal Ana Dilkes stopped all six shots that found their way on frame to get her fourth shutout win of the postseason.

No. 3 Central Missouri (21-1) will face off with Grand Valley State for the second straight year in the round of eight at 1 p.m. on Nov. 20 from Allendale, Mich.

The 24th-ranked Tigers (15-5-3) end their season end their season with the most wins in program history.

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