BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Devilettes of Mississippi Valley State University dropped a heartfelt loss to the Lady Bisons of Howard University.
 
Howard scored their goal in the first half and was unable to land another during regulation. Mississippi Valley's Nykosi Simmons scored the Devilettes' only goal, with an assist from Haley Hendricks and Mariana Balbao.
 
With the game tied, MVSU and HU headed into a grueling overtime period. Remaining scoreless, the two faced off for an additional ten minutes. With no score in the second overtime, the Devilettes and Lady Bisons exchanged penalty kicks in the shootout round.
 
Howard landed four of five, while holding Mississippi Valley to three, to win the contest.
Rita Gyasi recorded seven saves for the Devilettes, while conceding only one goal during regulation.