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NCAA Tournament: Xavier eliminates Lady Vols

Xavier (14-3-5, 6-0-4 Big East) defeated No. 22 Tennessee (11-6-2, 7-2-1 SEC), 4-1, in overtime during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Regal Soccer Stadium Friday.

The Lady Vols scored first and surrendered four unanswered goals, including three during overtime.

Jaida Thomas scored in the 20th minute for Tennessee. Tara Katz was credited with an assist on the first goal of the match.

Xavier scored an equalizer by Ella Rogers in the 36th minute.

The game went to overtime after a scoreless second half.

The Musketeers led 2-1 in the 93rd minute as Chloe Netzel scored her second goal of the season.

Molly McLaughlin scored in the 103rd minute and Sonia Vargas added a final goal of the game in the 110th minute.

Story originally appeared on Vols Wire