Top-seeded Oklahoma Wesleyan University earned a spot in the NAIA semifinals with a 3-0 victory over No. 8-seeded Georgia Gwinnett College Wednesday afternoon from the Seacrest Soccer Complex.

The Grizzlies reached the NAIA national championship tournament for the first time in program history, and concluded the season with a 13-4-2 record.

Oklahoma Wesleyan (22-1-1) got on the scoreboard in the 31st minute on a goal by Aleksandar Simovic. Then, the Eagles added two more goals in the second half.

GGC registered seven of its 11 shots during the second 45 minutes of action in the match.

Turning Point

Both teams had a couple of scoring opportunities in the first half, but Oklahoma Wesleyan capitalized on a shot in the 31st minute to grab the early lead. The shot found the upper right hand corner of the goal after being shot 18 yards away from the goal.

Goals

31' – Oklahoma Wesleyan Aleksandar Simovic (Stefan Lukic)

63' – Oklahoma Wesleyan Stefan Lukic (unassisted)

73' – Oklahoma Wesleyan Aleksandar Simovic (unassisted)

Inside The Numbers

• Oklahoma Wesleyan held a 17-to-11 shot advantage in the match.
• The Grizzlies recorded seven of their shots in the second half.
• GGC had nine corner kicks in the match.

News & Notes

• GGC ended the 2017 season with a 13-4-2 record, while Oklahoma Wesleyan improves to 22-1-1 this fall.
• Oklahoma Wesleyan was the No. 1 seed in the 31-team field; GGC was the No. 8 national seed.
• The Grizzlies made their first appearance to the NAIA national championship tournament final site.
• Wednesday's match marked the first meeting between the two teams