Dayton residents have a reason to celebrate as the University of Dayton women’s soccer team secured a place in the Atlantic 10 championship final. On Wednesday at Baujan Field, the Flyers overcame an early 1‑0 deficit to defeat La Salle 3‑1 in the semifinal round.

The first goal came when freshman Reese Gallagher spotted Laney Smith making a run toward the net, and Smith finished to tie the match at 1‑1. Junior Liv Grenada then converted a penalty kick later in the first half, giving Dayton a 2‑1 lead. Senior Eva Schreiber added a third goal, sealing a 3‑1 victory for the Flyers.

According to WHIO, the win marks Dayton’s second straight appearance in the Atlantic 10 championship game. The team will travel to St. Louis on Sunday to face the No. 1 seed Billikens, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m.

K991FM echoed the same details, noting the Flyers’ three unanswered goals after falling behind early and highlighting the contributions of Smith, Grenada and Schreiber. Both outlets reported that the semifinal win keeps Dayton’s championship hopes alive and underscores the program’s growing competitiveness within the conference.

Local fans can look forward to supporting the Flyers in the title game on Sunday. The championship will be held in St. Louis, and the University of Dayton encourages supporters to follow the live broadcast or attend the match if possible. The outcome will determine whether Dayton can claim the Atlantic 10 crown for a second consecutive year.

What’s next: The Atlantic 10 championship final takes place Sunday at 1 p.m. in St. Louis, where the Flyers will challenge the Billikens for the conference title.

Sources: whio.com, whio.com, k991fm.com