LEICESTER, Mass. – Southern Vermont College defeated Becker College 1-0 in New England Collegiate Conference women's soccer playoff action Tuesday afternoon at Alumni Field. The win lifts the Mountaineers record to 8-10, while the Hawks season comes to end with a record of 8-9-2.

Southern Vermont scored the lone goal 19:30 into the game when Lixa Arlet Sandoval (Stockton, Calif.) headed an indirect kick from Victoria Huff (Schuylerville, N.Y.) into the back of the Hawks net. The Hawks had plenty of scoring opportunities in the first half, but Southern Vermont goalie Melissa Mascari (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) made six saves to preserve the 1-0 lead at halftime.

Becker had their chances in the second half as well, outshooting the Mountaineers 16-2. With 1:08 remaining on the clock, Katherine Cormier (San Diego, Calif.) had a chance to tie the game for the Hawks, but her shot hit the post.

Becker goalie Kaitlyn Rose (Attleboro, Mass.) made three saves for the Hawks, while Melissa Mascari made 12 saves for her fifth shutout of the season.

Southern Vermont advances to the NECC Semifinals against top seeded Lesley University on Thursday, November 6.