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Scott Shoots George Mason Into Final

George Mason's Olivia Scott looks skyward after scoring the winning goal in a shootout. "Oh my goodness -- I'm just ecstatic," Scott said.
George Mason's Olivia Scott looks skyward after scoring the winning goal in a shootout. "Oh my goodness -- I'm just ecstatic," Scott said. (By Tracy A Woodward -- The Washington Post)
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Added George Mason Coach Jennifer Parsons: "This just shows the heart of our team. The depth that we have and the fight that we have.

"They just wanted it so badly this year. We have the girls to do it, and the result shows."

Radford took the lead midway through the second half, but George Mason tied it at 1 when senior midfielder Rachel Kazman slipped a shot in the goal from 15 yards in the 81st minute.

Four five-minute overtime periods followed, with both teams swapping heart-stopping offensive charges.

George Mason won in penalty kicks, 5-4, with Scott's goal serving as the game's climax as nearly every person in the stadium stood, looking on with eyes open wide.

After Scott's goal, Kazman said: "I saw a little glimpse of the [state title] ring. The adrenaline rush was ridiculous.

"Even though we could have come to the point of exhaustion, we did great. I'm so proud of my team."


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