A second-half rally came up short for the Emporia State soccer team in a 4-3 loss to Central Missouri in the MIAA Tournament championship match Sunday.
Central had built a 3-0 lead before the Lady Hornets began their rally. Mackenzie Dimarco scored the first goal in the 63rd minute of play.
Asta Kristindottir scored 2 goals, one in the 75th minute of play and the other with 9 minutes to play to tie the match at 3.
Central Missouri broke the tie with a goal with over 4 minutes to play.
The Hornets will find out their NCAA Tournament fate this evening during the NCAA Selection Show at 5:30 p.m. Emporia State will be hosting a watch party in the Kossover Family Tennis Center starting at 5:00 p.m.