The Frostburg State women's soccer team has waged some memorable battles with its conference rivals from Stevenson, and Sunday's ECAC South Regional Championship was no exception. After 90 more minutes of hard-fought soccer, Frostburg State earned bragging rights with a 1-0 title-clinching victory at Bobcat Stadium.

Stevenson (14-6-3) controlled the play for much of the first 25 minutes of action with Brandy Foehrkolb, Jamie Matlock and Julie Dempsey having the best opportunities for the Mustangs in that time.

The momentum began to shift from the spark provided by freshman Stephanie Fazenbaker in the 24th minute. She had two great opportunities in the Stevenson box just a day after recording a hat trick against Penn St. Altoona. First, a Mustang defender rescued Fazenbaker's header from the goal line, and that clearing attempt came right back to the freshman. Her shot hit the crossbar, fell straight down within inches of the line before finally being swept away. Two tantalizingly close chances could not lift the Bobcats ahead.

That changed for Frostburg (17-2-2) in the 32nd minute. With no defenders challenging her, junior defender Liz Seligman carried the ball from deep in Bobcat territory unopposed until she ripped a shot from about 30 yards out that beat Mustang keeper Brittany Ross to the top left corner.

The second half opened up even more. Matlock had another great chance in the 50th minute. She took a pass from forward Stephanie Eyler and banged the shot off the crossbar above senior goalkeeper Michelle Buckmaster. Matlock and Eyler led all players with six shots apiece.  Soon after that, Buckmaster denied Meaghan Williams with a sliding save. The senior finished the final game of her career with eight saves and the shutout victory.

Sophomore forward Adria Graham had a few quality chances including a breakaway in the 52nd minute without beating Ross. Graham was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player with her four goals in the ECAC Regional. She led Frostburg on Sunday with four shots and three on goal.

Stevenson outshot Frostburg, 21-14, for the match. That included an 11-5 mark in the second half as the Mustangs raced to find the tying goal. It never materialized, and Frostburg State is able to celebrate an ECAC title after losing last season in the same game in penalty kicks.