MELBOURNE, FL - Lenoir-Rhyne could see another 1-0 victory in their sights on Saturday, but two goals in the final eight minutes for Florida Tech spoiled the Bears' magical run. 

The Bears finish their season with a 13-5-3 record and remain the only SAC school since 2017 to win a women's soccer regional, taking home three in that time span. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Florida Tech 2, Lenoir-Rhyne 1
Records: Florida Tech (15-3-6), Lenoir-Rhyne (13-5-3)
Location: Melbourne, Fla. | Rick Stottler Field

STORY OF THE GAME:

• The Florida heat affected the Bears in the first half as they managed only two shots.
• Florida Tech countered with 15 shots, seven of which were saved by Riley Miller.
• Lenoir-Rhyne put some pressure on in the second half, as a rocket from Lucia Hidalgo soared just wide in the 54th minute.
• Katie Durham scored in the 66th minute off a pass from Kennedy Flowers that was deflected by the goalie. 
• The Panthers countered in the 83rd minute with a solo goal from Alice Mottershead.
• Just three minutes later Florida Tech would book their ticket to Colorado with a goal from Lauryn Wood. 

STATS OF THE GAME:

• Despite the loss, goalkeeper Riley Miller was fantastic, setting a new career high with 11 saves.
• Katie Durham led the Bears with three shots while Lucia Hidalgo had two.
• Florida Tech out shot the Bears 27-8 and held a 13-5 edge in shots-on-goal.
• There were just four total corner kicks in this game.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• In their four NCAA Tournament games Riley Miller made a combined 28 saves.
• Katie Durham's goal gave her 10 for the year, while Kennedy Flowers' assist was her second. 
• Not one Bear earned a card during their entire NCAA Tournament run.
• This was Lenoir-Rhyne's fourth appearances in the national quarterfinals. 
• This was the third time in five years the Bears have won a regional title.