CONWAY, AR- The Berry Vikings scored off a long pass just minutes into the match and held on for a 1-0 upset of the top-seeded Majors in the SAA semi-finals.
Millsaps dominated the stat sheet, but not the scoreboard on Saturday, outshooting the Vikings 19-9. The Majors had several chances off set pieces throughout the match but six Jon Nelson saves proved to be the difference.
"People will initially look at this and be disappoined, but look at the season we had," Coach Steve Voltz said. "I am proud of where we are as a team and incredibly proud of the guys that got us here."
Berry struck for the match's lone tally in the fourth minute, taking a long pass into the box and finding the top right corner of the net. The Majors' defense held the Vikings to just one more shot on goal throughout the rest of the match.
"Just like any sport, one play can change the game," Voltz said. "They made the play, and were the better team today."
The Majors set a program record with 13 victories so far this season, including winning seven of the final eight matches. After the match, Nico Roth was named to the all-tourney team for his two goal effort on Friday. At 13-6, they will wait to see if they will get an at-large birth to the NCAA Championships on Monday.