This NCAA women’s soccer season has been entertaining, with the underdogs taking the lead and some top teams eliminated from the tournament. Every year, the rankings seem to shift, and, of course, scores are unpredictable. Here are some of the most season-altering upsets in NCAA women’s soccer.
Duke vs. Louisville
One of the most shocking upsets was Duke women’s soccer’s loss to the University of Louisville. This loss contributed to their fast season conclusion. The score was 1-0, but despite the loss, Duke had plenty of chances, including a shot off the crossbar and a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Near the end of the first half, the underdogs, Louisville, made an impressive play that resulted in the one and only left-footed goal.
To add to that, Duke additionally lost to their rivals, the University of North Carolina, 4-0. What makes this upset incredibly surprising is Duke’s stacked history of success in the NCAA tournament and their shocking inability to get there this season.
Santa Clara vs. USF
Another fascinating upset is Santa Clara’s loss to the University of San Francisco, not once but twice this season. The first loss was to Santa Clara, 1-0, and the second took place in San Francisco for a 3-0 loss, further putting them into a deeper…
