What happened: Chelsea Peterson pushed a shot over the crossbar in the closing moments of the first half to thwart a scoring chance. The deflection preserved the defensive stand heading into the break.

Why it matters: Goalkeeping stability remains pivotal in postseason play after a contest where Peterson delivered in goal during penalty kicks to advance in the Big 12 tournament. Preventing late first-half concessions protects tactical flexibility for the second half.

What to watch: Both squads return for the second half to settle the match. Defensive execution across the final 45 minutes will determine the outcome.