MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Victoria Martins goal just over two minutes into overtime lifted the third-seeded Methodist women's soccer team to a 2-1 win over No. 7 N.C. Wesleyan in the semifinal round of the USA South Championships at the Smith River Sports Complex.
 
Martins' long-range shot in the first extra session was misplayed by N.C. Wesleyan goalkeeper Sarah Hovis who saw the ball trickle over the end line for the game-winning goal.
 
Deycasha Miller put the Monarchs up 1-0 at the 9:23 mark of the game with an unassisted goal and it appeared the Monarchs would take that 1-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. However, the Battling Bishops tied the contest at 1-1 when Rebecca Staylor found Jade Gold for the tying tally with just 37 seconds left in the first period.
 
Taylor Ross made three saves in goal for MU, as the Monarchs held a slight 11-9 edge in shots, including 6-4 in shots on goal. Hovis made four saves for NCWC before the mishap in OT.
 
With the win, MU improved to 12-5-2 on the season. The Monarchs have won seven straight and are 10-0-2 in their last 12 contests.
 
Methodist will take on third-seeded Maryville for the USA South Championship on Saturday beginning at 5:00 pm. The Monarchs will be seeking their first tournament title since 2007.