Saint Rose, Adelphi to Host Semifinals.
MANSFIELD, Mass. - All four top seeds advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Northeast-10 Conference Women's Soccer Championship on Sunday, including top-seeded and three-time reigning NE10 champion Saint Rose with a 3-0 victory over Southern Connecticut. The NE10 Championship semifinals are set for Thursday.
Saint Rose will host fourth-seeded Franklin Pierce, while second-seeded Adelphi welcomes third-seeded Southern New Hampshire. The four teams will play for two spots in the NE10 Championship final next Sunday (Nov. 12) on the home field of the highest remaining seed. Postseason admission in all rounds of NE10 fall championships will be $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Current NE10 students, with valid ID, will be admitted free of charge.
No. 1 Saint Rose 3, No. 8 Southern Connecticut 0
Box Score
Recap courtesy Saint Rose Athletics
The Golden Knights, who own the top seed in the conference playoff bracket, scored all three goals in the first 45 minutes to get past the eight-seeded Owls. Junior forward Mia Klammer scored two goals in the first 14 minutes, as she took advantage of miscues from the Owl defense on both occasions to put Saint Rose ahead early. The Golden Knights rounded out the scoring with a 43rd-minute strike by graduate midfielder Caitlin Wania.
No. 2 Adelphi 1, No. 7 American International 0
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Recap courtesy Adelphi Athletics
The No. 2 Adelphi University women's soccer team took down No. 7 American International College, 1-0, in NE10 Championship quarterfinal action Sunday afternoon at Motamed Field in Garden City. Adelphi spent seventy percent of its time in the attacking half of the field, as opposed to AIC's thirty-three percent. It was Alexis Hellman's tie-breaking goal in the final minutes of the first half that stood up as the game's only goal. With some space right outside of the area, Hellman played a left-footed strike towards goal that tipped off the outstretched hands of AIC netminder Sara Avery. Despite five second half shots, the back line preserved the shutout for the Panthers. Graduate keeper Krista Aliscio stopped all three shots on goal to earn her ninth shutout of 2023.
No. 3 Southern New Hampshire 3, No. 6 Bentley 0
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The No. 3 Southern New Hampshire Penmen defeated the No. 6 Bentley Falcons 3-0 in the NE10 Championship quarterfinal on Sunday afternoon. Reigning Player of the Week Victoria Roulston got the scoring started immediately as she scored just 1:09 into the game, and was assisted by Alyssa Anderson. The Penmen fired eight shots, three on goal, while holding the Falcons to zero shots in the first half. In the 52nd minute Carly Schofield extended the SNHU lead with an unassisted goal. Finally, in the 69th minute, Anne Sikkema scored the final goal of the match, and was assisted by Allison Beaumont. The Falcons increased the pressure firing seven shots in the second half, including three on goal in the final ten minutes, but all were saved by Claudia Keith.
No. 4 Franklin Pierce 3, No. 5 Saint Anselm 1
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Recap Courtesy Saint Anselm Athletics
The Ravens jumped ahead early on a breakaway from Claudia Peirce who squeezed the ball past freshman goalkeeper Maggie Warner in the opening four minutes of the game. At the 12:22 mark, junior Riley DiGillio ripped the first shot attempt of the afternoon for the Hawks, but the ball went high over the crossbar. A few moments later, Franklin Pierce doubled their lead after Brianna Trappett found the back of the net to make it a 2-0 game. Senior Tara McCleary forced the first save for Ravens goalkeeper Emilie Fox in the 21st minute of play to keep Saint Anselm off the scoreboard. Neither team registered a shot for the remainder of the half, as the Ravens would take the two-goal advantage heading into halftime.
Approximately three minutes into the second half, Franklin Pierce extended their lead to 3-0 following a score by Erin Keyt off the assist from Roos Monsma. The Hawks responded by firing two shot attempts, one from junior Josie Pecor and another from DiGilio, who ended up hitting the woodwork. McCleary ended the scoring drought for Saint Anselm netting her second goal of the season in the 61st minute to make it a 3-1 game. Allison Silverstein and senior Delany Glode (Kennebunkport, Maine) each registered a shot on target forcing two saves from Fox. Senior Olivia Gotobed tallied a pair of late shot attempts in the half, but the Ravens would secure the win by a final score of 3-1.
Sunday, November 5th
Quarterfinals – at Higher Seeds
Match 1: #1 Saint Rose 3, #8 Southern Connecticut 0
Match 2: #2 Adelphi 1, #7 American Int'l 0
Match 3: #3 Southern New Hampshire 3, #6 Bentley 0
Match 4: #4 Franklin Pierce 3, #5 Saint Anselm 1
Thursday, November 9th
Semifinals - at Higher Seeds
Match 5: Franklin Pierce at Saint Rose - 6 PM
Match 6: Southern New Hampshire at Adelphi - Time TBD
Sunday, November 12th
Championship – at Highest Seed
Match 7: Match 5 Winner vs. Match 6 Winner – Time TBD
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