WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The Hartford women's soccer team is headed to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship after defeating New Jersey City University by a 5-0 final on Saturday. 

Rapid Recap:

• The Hawks almost jumped ahead in the 2nd minute as graduate student Imani Jenkins (Middletown, Conn.) had a shot stopped by Sophia Mannino. Hartford jumped in front 1-0 in the 24th minute as graduate student May Cervone (Milford, Conn.) finished a pass from Jenkins. Sophomore Kathleen Brush (Wethersfield, Conn.) and freshman Angela Chávez (Glastonbury, Conn.) each had opportunities in the first half, but they couldn't hit the back of the net as the Hawks led 1-0 headed into the break. 
• Jenkins quickly doubled the home team lead scoring on an assist from graduate student Christina Stone (Glastonbury, Conn.) in the 54th minute. A third goal came in the 57th minute as Stone swerved in a set piece from the just outside the 18 yard box. The Gothic Knights got their first chance in the 65th minute as Gineth Martinez had a shot saved by junior Sejal Johnson (Weddington, N.C.). Jenkins scored her second of the day in the 66th minute on a pass from Cervone. Stone added her second also in the 66th minute on a pass from junior Rebecca Opdenbrouw (Vernon, Conn.) as the Hawks pushed the advantage to 5-0. The Gothic Knights would not register another shot as the Hawks won 5-0. 

Post Game Press:
"I just wanted to celebrate with my team, they're the reason that we're here, they're the reason why we won that game", said graduate student May Cervone (Milford, Conn.). "I just wanted to give them a hype because they deserve it. That second half, obviously, we got more momentum. But the first half was tough they're a good team, but we challenged them, we challenged ourselves and we came out successful. We really have each other's back; we rely on each other supporting each other. Every game we do our traditional high-five it really has us support each other, I wouldn't be able to do it without Lindsey, Andrea, and Juliana, and obviously Sejal behind me and Mira when she's in there. I'm just thankful to have them and that's why we hold it up."

Inside the Numbers: 

• Cervone registered her third goal of the year, while also tallying her ninth assist of the year. 
• Jenkins and Stone each netted two goals and an assist, while Opdenbrouw added the last assist. 
• Johnson picked up win number 14 on the year while also being a part of her 11th shutout. 
• The Hawks have not allowed a goal since October 23rd, while outscoring opponents 23-0 over the last five games. 

Up Next:
Hartford will take on the winner of Springfield College and the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg at home on Sunday with a 12:00 PM start. 

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