NORTHAMPTON - The Smith College soccer season came to an end on Tuesday afternoon as the third-seeded Pioneers were upset by No. 6 seed Emerson. The Lions will face either Springfield College or WPI in the NEWMAC Semifinals on Thursday.

Records

• Smith 7-10-2
• Emerson 7-7-5

Game Highlights

• The visitors claimed an early lead less than three minutes into the contest when they were awarded a penalty kick after a foul by the Smith defense inside the box
• Linae Bezdek converted the opportunity for her seventh goal of the year
• Smith's chance to tie the game came in the 72nd minute when a foul was drawn right outside the box. Una Keller (Davis, CA/Davis) took the free kick, but Amara Schaub made an outstanding save and deflected it over the crossbar
• The visitors put the game out of reach in the 82nd minute as Zoe Simmons headed in a pass from Katie Wojcik
• Skylar Smith (Carlisle, MA/Concord-Carlisle Regional) made one save for Smith, while Amara Schaub stopped three shots for the Lions
• Smith held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks and a 7-6 edge in shots

Game Notes

• Smith was hosting its first NEWMAC Tournament game for the first time since the 2006 season
• Emerson advances to the NEWMAC semifinals for the fourth time in program history

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