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BIDDEFORD, Maine – Sixth-seeded Roger Williams University knocked off #2 University of New England, 2-0, in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Women's Soccer Championship Semifinals on Wednesday night at UNE Blue Storm Stadium.
 
The Hawks (14-7-0) advance to play #4 Gordon in the Championship on Saturday. The Fighting Scots upset top-seeded Endicott 3-1 to earn the right to play for the title. [Interactive Bracket]
 
The two-time defending champion Nor'easters finish the season at 12-6-1 overall.
 
Sarina Olson lofted a ball from near midfield ahead of the defense to Leah Yucius (CCC 2nd Team). Yucius tapped the ball just past a charging Sydney Gillingham (CCC 2nd Team) to put the Hawks in front in the 31st minute.
 
UNE controlled possession for the most of the second half and had a few chances to tie the game. Their best opportunity came during a scramble in front of the goal after a corner kick, but Morgan McCutcheon was able to make two quick saves to keep the Nor'easters off the board.
 
Raffaella Brunetti added a goal in the 86th minute off a pass ahead from Bianca Robbins (CCC Offensive Player of the Year), who provided an assist on each of the Hawks' tallies.
 
Shots favored the Nor'easters 11-9 overall, but Roger Williams held a 6-5 advantage on goal. McCutcheon finished with five saves, while Gillingham had four.