The Washburn women's soccer team has advanced in the MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament for the first time since 2013, defeating third-seeded Northeastern State 1-0 Wednesday.

Paige Swanson scored the game's only goal early in the second half to give the Ichabods a lead they would not relinquish, and was the first successful shot attempt after eight prior shots were taken by Washburn.

The Ichabods held a 12-9 shot advantage for the match, and had nine shots on goal compared to the RiverHawks' three.

Kaitlin Minnich posted her seventh shutout of the season, being named to the All-MIAA third-team earlier in the day. Two other third-team selections, Tera Lynch and Rebecca Weimer, each had solid outings as well, as Weimer played all 90 minutes in a standout defensive team performance and Lynch had three shots, including two on goal.

Swanson's goal was her fifth of the season, tying her with Ellie Karloff for most on the team.

Waiting for the Ichabods are the Missouri Western State University Griffons. The Griffons defeated the Ichabods earlier in the season, and are currently 16-3-0 on the year, the best season in program history. The Ichabods have reached double-digit victories for the first time since 2009.

The winner of this coming match, which will take place Friday at 7 p.m., will take on the winner of the University of Central Missouri/Fort Hays State matchup, which will be decided just before the Ichabods take the field in Warrensburg, Missouri.