WATERBURY, Conn. - A dominant first half was all the third-seeded Thomas Jefferson University women's soccer team (11-5-1) needed as the Rams defeated second-seeded Holy Family, 4-1, in the semifinals of the CACC Tournament on Friday.
 
Jefferson advances to its third straight conference final as it looks to win its third title in a row. The Rams will face fourth-seeded Wilmington (Del.) in the CACC Championship Game scheduled for Sunday, November 14 at 10 a.m. at Post University.
 
GAMEPLAY
The Rams were all over the Tigers in the opening half, posting a 7-2 advantage in shots and having a 3-0 edge in corner kicks. Jefferson needed just four minutes to get on the board as Kiery Spatz capitalized on a misplay by the Holy Family defense for a 1-0 lead. Grace Kenville put the Rams up two in the 11^th minute. She took a free kick near the left sideline from 35 yards out and sent a perfect ball just inside the right post for the goal.
 
In the 22^nd minute, Emma Kuciapinski sent a pass ahead that sprung Devin Sullivan in the box. Sullivan beat the charging goalkeeper to the ball and chipped it in to give a 3-0 cushion to Jefferson.
 
The Tigers looked to swing the momentum to start the second period, scoring their first tally just four minutes in. However, the Rams conceded just three shots the rest of the contest, all of which were turned away by goalkeeper Liv Riddel. Jefferson added an insurance goal in the 82^nd minute when Laural Erick beat a defender to the ball down the right side and blasted a shot into the upper right corner.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Shots: Jefferson, 14-6
Shots on Goal: Jefferson, 12-6
Saves: Holy Family, 8-5
Corner Kicks: Jefferson, 7-2
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Kiery Spatz: 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 on goal
Devin Sullivan: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 on goal
Laural Erick: 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 on goal
Liv Riddel: 5 saves
 
NOTES
- Jefferson heads to the CACC final for the 10^th time in program history. The Rams are 4-4-1 in their previous nine trips with five conference titles.
- The Rams have received contributions from all across the roster in the CACC Tournament. Six different players have recorded points and five players have scored goals.
- Jefferson has outshot its opponents 37-10 over the first two playoff contests.