COLUMBUS - Second-seeded Massachusetts advanced to the MAC Championship with a 1-0 overtime victory over sixth-seeded Ball State on Tuesday at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio.

The Minutewomen advance to Friday's Championship Match against the winner of top-seeded Western Michigan and fourth-seeded Miami. Kick off is slated for 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+. 

Caroline Dickson scored the game-winning goal at 95:44, recording her seventh goal of the season on an unassisted effort. The Minutewomen controlled overtime, outshooting the Cardinals 4-0 before Dickson found the back of the net.

Leah Nisenfeld recorded four saves to earn the shutout, while Kate Pallante made five stops for Ball State.

The Cardinals had opportunities late in regulation, but Nisenfeld turned away two shots from LG Moncrief in the 82nd and 84th minutes to keep the match scoreless. Massachusetts finished with advantages in shots (14-7), shots on goal (6-4) and corner kicks (6-4).