The senior McClanahan was brilliant between the sticks for Walsh during the semifinals and final of the Great Midwest Conference Tournament. It was pure redemption for the keeper, who departed the 2018 championship final vs. Ohio Valley with a hand injury.
In the semifinals against Cedarville, McClanahan only allowed one goal and saved three shots. The goal that went in was a tough top corner shot by Cedarville’s Olivia Hoffman. All three of McClanahan’s saves came at crucial times in the game.
In the finals, the Cavaliers did not allow a goal against Ohio Dominican and McClanahan made four saves and multiple saves when the Cavaliers were up 1-0 in the first half.
McClanahan and the defense only allowed one goal while they were in Dayton and scored five, making that a goal differential of +4.
Walsh will take on UIndy in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region on Thursday.