PHILADELPHIA – Two goals from Kiery Spatz and a late finishing score from Laken Merchant gave enough room on a defensive minded day as the Thomas Jefferson University women's soccer team (12-3-2, 10-0-1) conclude Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) competition with an undefeated record as the Rams won their final regular season game 3-1 over Chestnut Hill College (5-8-2, 4-6-1) in Thursday afternoon competition.
 
WHAT HAPPENED
The game was a physical battle that only saw 17 total shots between both teams all game. Only six shots, three by each team, were attempted in the first half. After a close attempt in the box that resulted in a penalty kick for Jefferson, Spatz converted on the attempt and made it 1-0 for the Rams at the 35^th minute. Nearing the end of the match, Anna Midock delivered a pass to Spatz, who popped it high in the air and fell right over the goalie's vertical attempt to save it, adding another goal for Spatz and a 2-0 lead heading into the break for the Rams.
 
The second half saw more offensive attempts, with Chestnut Hill taking six shots compared to Jefferson's five. The game was still a battle for the net, but the Griffins eventually cut the lead to 2-1. A pass from the left side heading to the middle was met by a Griffin header, going right over the goalie and give Chestnut Hill the score at the 72^nd minute. But the Rams would finish the day with a drive down the field by Merchant, who would take her shot from the right side of the field to the left of the net, putting a 3-1 advantage for Jefferson which they would hold onto to end the regular's season and conference play.
 
INSIDE THE BOX
Shots: Chestnut Hill, 9-8
Shots on Goal: Chestnut Hill, 6-3
Saves: Jefferson, 5-0
Corners: Jefferson, 5-1
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Kiery Spatz: 2 goals, 2 shots
Laken Merchant: 1 goal, 2 shots
Anna Midock: 1 assist
Liv Riddel: 5 saves
 
UP NEXT
Jefferson secured the regular season CACC title, winning the conference with a 10-0-1 record and securing the #1 seed in the CACC Championship postseason tournament. They will make a quick turnaround for their postseason quarterfinal matchup as they will rematch #8 Chestnut Hill on Sunday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m. Admission the matchup is $10 for adults & $5 for children, seniors and college students with a valid school ID. Children under three years of age will be admitted for free.