Dec. 6, 2008

Daytona Beach, Fla. – (tournament bracket) The Lee (Tenn.) Lady Flames have won the 2008 Women’s Soccer National Championship.  Lee defeated the Cavaliers of Concordia (Ore.) 3-0 in the Championship final to win the first women’s soccer title in school history.  The Championship, hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was played at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium.

Lee got on the scoreboard first when Jamie Achten netted a goal to make it 1-0 in the 37^th minute.  Meg Willette made it 2-0 as she scored on an assist from Linn Christensen in the 40^th minute.  That would be the score at the half.

The Lady Flames stretched the lead to 3-0 in the 51^st minute as Tiffany Cox scored on a pass from Jamie Achten.  That would prove to be the final score of the match.

Another bit of history was made tonight as this was the first time an all-female officiating crew worked a National Championship game.

Lee finishes 24-1-1 on the year while Concordia ends the season at 23-1-1.

2008 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship All-Tournament Team

Most Valuable Defender: Jackie Pronovost, Concordia (Ore.)

Most Valuable Offensive Player: Jamie Achten, Lee (Tenn.)

Tournament Most Valuable Player: Christiane Christensen, Lee (Tenn.)