College has once again captured the GNAC Women's Soccer regular-season title and top seed in the conference tournament. A tie at Johnson & Wales University, which earned the No. 2 seed, back on October 3 was the only imperfection by the Lasers this spring.
In the GNAC Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday, October 31, Lasell will host eighth-seeded Rivier University at 1:00 p.m., while second-seeded JWU will welcome seventh-seeded Saint Joseph's College of Maine, also at 1:00 p.m.
In other quarterfinal action, fifth-seeded University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) will travel to fourth-seeded Simmons College (12:00 p.m.) next Saturday and third-seeded Emmanuel College will host sixth-seeded Albertus Magnus College (1:00 p.m.).
The semifinals are schedule for Tuesday, November 3, with the highest remaining seed hosting the GNAC Championship contest on Saturday, November 7.
Founded in 1995, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) is an NCAA Division III association made up of 12 member institutions, 12 associate member institutions, and over 3,000 student-athletes across the New England region. Each year, the GNAC sponsors and administers 17 championships, while balancing academic integrity, athletic opportunities and community involvement.
Quarterfinals - Saturday, October 31
Game 1: #8 Rivier at #1 Lasell – 1:00 p.m.
Game 2: #5 Saint Joseph (Conn.) at #4 Simmons – 12:00 p.m.
Game 3: #6 Albertus Magnus at #3 Emmanuel – 1:00 p.m.
Game 4: #7 Saint Joseph's (Maine) at #2 Johnson & Wales – 1:00 p.m.
Semifinals - Tuesday, November 3
Game 5: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
Championship - Saturday, November 7
Game 7: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner
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Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic liberal arts college, providing a supportive, personalized and career-focused education for more than 100 years. From its 474-acre campus on the shores of Sebago Lake, the College offers more than 40 undergraduate programs to a population of approximately 1,000 students. Saint Joseph's College Online provides certificates, undergraduate and advanced degrees for working adults through an online learning program. For more, visit www.sjcme.edu.
