Katie Shields, coach of the St. Louis University women's soccer team. Photo by Bill Barrett/SLU
The St. Louis University women's soccer team will play a rematch against Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in South Bend, Ind.
The date and time of the game, which will be played this weekend, has not been announced.ย
The Billikens lost their season opener at Notre Dame 1-0. SLU (17-3-2) had hoped to get a home game but the players, who gathered for a viewing party, reacted with loud and enthusiastic applause at the announcement.
"We really wish we'd had Notre Dame later in the season," coach Katie Shields told a group gathered at Chaifetz Arena. "We've said that in our inner circle."
SLU moved to No. 38 in the Ratings Percentage Index with its last two wins in the A-10 tournament. Notre Dame (10-7-2) is 34th.
The scenario is similar to last season when SLU was sent to Kansas for the first round after losing at Kansas during the regular season. The Billikens lost the NCAA Tournament matchup 1-0 in Lawrence, Kan.
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University forward Annabelle Copeland (left) and George Washington defender Madi Coyne leap for a header. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
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George Washington midfielder Sammy Neyman (left) and St. Louis University midfielder Anna Lawler leap for a header. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Womenโs Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. But the Billikens lost to Notre Dame 1-0 on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in the NCAA Tournament. (Photo by Tim Vizer)
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
SLU midfielder Hannah Friedrich scores on a penalty kick against George Washington in the A-10 championship game on Nov. 10, 2019. (Photo by Tim Vizer/Special to the Post-Dispatch)
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington goalkeeper Tamaki Machi (left) punches the ball out as St. Louis University midfielder Courtney Reimer tried to head the ball into the goal. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University midfielder Courtney Reimer leaps above George Washington players Rachel Sorkenn (left) and Megan McCormick to win a header. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington defender Megan McCormick (on ground) and St. Louis University player Megan Nixon watch the ball after they collided. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington midfielder Maria Pareja (left) and St. Louis University midfielder Anna Lawler leap for the ball. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington defender Megan McCormick (left) and St. Louis University forward Alyssa Seitzer battle for the ball. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington midfielder Maria Pareja (left) and St. Louis University defender Brionna Halverson fight for possession of the ball. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday November 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University forward Annabelle Copeland (left) sends the ball past George Washington defender Hannah Zaluski. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University midfielder Anna Lawler (center) leaps for a header between George Washington players Maria Pareja (left) and Rachel Sorkenn. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University forward Annabelle Copeland (left) and George Washington defender Madi Coyne leap for a header. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University player Isabel Burke takes a shot on goal. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
The linesman calls the ball out of bounds as St. Louis University defender Sophia Denison (left) and George Washington defender Hannah Zaluski chase after it. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington forward Rachel Sorkenn is sandwiched between St. Louis University defenders Brionna Halverson (left) and Alli Klug. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University defender Ali Klug scores on a penalty kick inside the goal box. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University player Emily Groark (right) runs up to congratulate teammate Hannah Friedrich after Friedrich scored on a penalty kick inside the goal box. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University players celebrate after defeating George Washington 3-1 in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington forward Rachel Sorkenn (left) and Courtney Reimer leap for a header. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University midfielder Anna Walsh (front) controls the ball under pressure from George Washington player Sofia Pavon. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University defender Brionna Halverson (right) runs up to teammate Alli Klug to congratulate Klug after she scored the second goal for SLU on a penalty kick inside the goal box. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University players celebrate after defeating George Washington 3-1 in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington defender Madi Coyne (left) blocks a shot on goal by St. Louis University midfielder Hannah Friedrich. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
St. Louis University player Emily Groark scores the third goal for St. Louis University. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
SLU vs George Washington A-10 /Women's Soccer Championship Tournament
George Washington midfielder Isabelle Eskay (left) and St. Louis University midfielder Anna Walsh fight for the ball. St. Louis University defeated George Washington in the championship game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Robert Hermann Stadium at St. Louis University on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Photo by Tim Vizer
Stu Durando
Stu Durando is the SLU beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
