College Cup Bound – Stanford University Athletics

STANFORD, Calif. – Fifth-year player Maya Doms netted the game-winner in the first of two overtime periods on Friday afternoon, sending No. 3 Stanford (19-0-4) to the College Cup by way of a 2-1 victory over No. 15 Nebraska (17-4-3) from Cagan Stadium.

The berth in the College Cup is the 11^th in program history, including the first for Stanford since its run to the national title in 2019. Stanford has won three national titles (2011, 2017, 2019), including two of the last six overall.

The Cardinal got on the board first in the quarterfinal match, benefitting from a Nebraska own goal in the 11th minute. Allie Montoya sent a cross toward the far post where it was headed back toward the middle of goal by Andrea Kitahata. Freshman Joelle Jung tapped the ball toward goal and Nebraska’s Gwen Lane tried to clear the line only to have her clearance find the top corner of the net.

The Cardinal closed the first half with a 9-4 advantage in shots, and forced Nebraska goalkeeper Samantha Hauk into four saves, but was unable to extend the lead after the first 45 minutes.

Stanford, which finished with 68% of the possession on the afternoon, continued to control the match in the second half, but Nebraska drew even with just three minutes left in regulation. The Cardinal was whistled for a foul just on the Nebraska attacking side of the field. Lauryn Anglim played a short pass to Jordan Zade, who sent a 50-50 ball into the box.