PHILADELPHIA – The Thomas Jefferson University women's soccer team (9-4-1, 8-2-0 CACC) assured itself of another home contest this season with a 5-0 blanking of Felician in the penultimate regular season game on Saturday.
 
GAMEPLAY
The Rams dominated play, outshooting the Golden Falcons by a 29-6 margin. Kelsey Butler put Jefferson on the board in the 13^th minute after Jacque Thornton's free kick was deflected by Gabrielle Marra to Butler in the box. Marra helped set up the Rams' second goal as well in the 34^th minute. She played the ball to Kiery Spatz, who found the lower right corner of the cage.
 
In the second period, Emma Kuciapinski booted a loose ball just under the crossbar to make it 3-0 in the 62^nd minute. She then picked up her second of the day in the 72^nd minute. Spatz tapped the ball back to Chloe Quinn who sent a service into the box. Kuciapinski got her head on it at the left post and put it into the goal. Jefferson's final tally came in the 86^th minute. Helina Macchia finished a service by Trinity Blaho.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Shots: Jefferson, 29-6
Shots on Goal: Jefferson, 16-3
Saves: Felician, 11-3
Corner Kicks: Jefferson, 8-4
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Emma Kuciapinski: 2 goals, 8 shots, 3 on goal
Gabrielle Marra: 2 assists, 1 shot
Kiery Spatz: 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots, 3 on goal
Allie Bone: 3 saves
 
SENIOR DAY
Prior to the contest, the Rams honored seniors Ava Albergo, Kelsey Butler, Jacque Thornton, Alessandra DiStefano, Chloe Quinn, Devon Traenkner, Emma Kuciapinski, Ashley Armanini, and Gabrielle Marra.
 
CACC PLAYOFF PICTURE
Not only did Jefferson clinch a top-four position and a home CACC quarterfinal match, the Rams also pulled into a three-way tie for first place with one game to play thanks to Dominican's defeat of Holy Family.
 
UP NEXT
The Rams close the regular season at Goldey-Beacom on Wednesday, November 3 at 3 p.m.