It was another exciting weekend for Lions field hockey and women’s soccer, as both advance in their NCAA tournaments.
Field Hockey
A first-half goal and some timely saves proved to be the right recipe for The College of New Jersey field hockey team as they earned a trip to the NCAA Division III Semifinals thanks to a 1-0 win over Catholic University on Sunday. This marks the 21st time the Lions have advanced to the final four and the first since they claimed the national title in 2011. TCNJ will take on Middlebury College on Saturday, November 22 in Lexington, VA. The Panthers advanced with a 5-1 victory over Ursinus College. Read the full story.
Women’s Soccer
Freshman Jessica Goldman (Belle Mead, NJ/Montgomery) scored five minutes into the second overtime period lifting The College of New Jersey women’s soccer to a thrilling 2-1 victory over William Smith College in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament. Read the full story.