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QUINCY, Ill. (Nov. 11, 2012)-- A pair of late goals, including the game-winner from Megan Owens in the 82nd minute lifted the University of Wisconsin-Parkside women's soccer team to the 2-1 victory over host Quincy University on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Division II Championships at Flinn Stadium.

The 13th-ranked Hawks (16-3-2) drew first blood, as Jaclyn Mastroianni converted a penalty kick in the 14th minute to give the home side the early advantage. The Rangers' (14-4-1) would go into the half still trailing with both teams owning a pair of shots in the first 45 minutes of action.

Kaela Hoecherl tallied the equalizer in the 74th minute, beating the QU keeper on a one-on-one off a long ball from Ashley Meyer. The goal was the sophomore forward's fifth score in as many games while the assist was Meyer's sixth helper of the season. Owens struck with the game-winner just eight minutes later, beating the Hawks' goaltender on a one-on-one off a feed from Jasmine Espino. The goal was the senior's team leading seventh goal of the year and her second game-winner of the 2012 campaign.

The Rangers concluded the contest outshooting the Hawks by a 14-4 margin, including a 9-2 edge in shots on frame.

Michelle Girard earn the victory in goal for UW-Parkside, recording one save while QU's Jodi Chapie amassed seven saves and allowed a pair of scores in 90 minutes of work.

The victory advances the Rangers into the Midwest Region Finals next Friday in Allendale, Mich. where UWP will face a familiar nemesis in No. 3 Grand Valley State University at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). The Rangers and Lakers have clashed five previous times in the playoffs with GVSU holding a 3-2 edge in those matches, including a 3-1 victory in the second round of the 2011 Championships.

This is UW-Parkside's sixth appearance in the NCAA Tournament and the third trip in as many years. UW-Parkside previously qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2011, 2010, 2008, 2004 and 2003.