ALBANY, N.Y.— In a hard fought America East semi-final match up, the Hartford woman's soccer team emerged victorious against UAlbany, 3-2.  Sierra Stone, Victoria Jedrychowski, and Bridgette Alexander all scored for the Hawks on the night.
 
HARTFORD 3, UAlbany 2
Hartford came out of the gates hot with a quick goal from Victoria Jedrychowski in the 11^th minute. Sierra Stone would double the lead five minutes later with a strike in 16^th minute. UAlbany would cut the deficit in half with a goal  by Leah Pais scored in the 31^st minute. Neither team would get another great chance at goal as the half ended 2-1.  The Hawks out shot, the Great Danes, 7-4.
 
UAlbany would tie the game at 2-2 off a goal by Meghan Cavanaugh in the 48^th minute. It wouldn't take the Hawks long to regain the lead as Bridgette Alexander put the Hawks back ahead with a goal in the 69^th minute. The Great Danes would try to tie the game up but Maia Perez would make an unbelievable save in the 81^st minute to maintain the Hartford lead. The Hawks defense would stand firm as they held on for the 3-2 victory. This victory sends the Hawks to the America East championship game for the first time since 2016.


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE & HARTFORD NOTES

• Bridgette Alexander delivered a game winning goal off the bench in the 69^th minute
• Maia Perez played strong in goal for Hartford, recording three saves
• The Hawks held a 9-5 advantage with shots on goal
• Stone lead the offensive effort with four shots
• This is the first time Hartford has beaten Albany in the post season in program history

 
NEXT ON TAP
The Hawks will face Stony Brook in the America East Championship game on Sunday. Hartford is in the hunt of their first conference championship since 2006.