BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The 2024 PenFed Credit Union Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship continues Thursday, Nov. 6 with a pair of semifinal matches.
No. 3 Army West Point will face off against No. 2 Boston University at 6 p.m. from Nickerson Field, while No. 1 Bucknell will host No. 4 Loyola Maryland at 7 p.m. Both games will be available on ESPN+.
The semifinal round winners will meet in the 2024 PenFed Credit Union Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship Game on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. The title game will be played at the highest-remaining seed.
The Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship Game will be televised on CBS Sports Network with Jason Knapp and Jenny Chiu providing the call.
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2024 Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship Schedule
Quarterfinals – Sunday, Nov. 3
No. 3 Army West Point 1, No. 6 Navy 0
No. 4 Loyola Maryland 3, No. 5 Colgate 0
Semifinals – Thursday, Nov. 7
No. 4 Loyola Maryland at No. 1 Bucknell | 7:00 p.m. |
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No. 3 Army West Point at No. 2 Boston University | 6:00 p.m. |
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Championship Game – Sunday, Nov. 10
Lowest-remaining seed at Highest-remaining seed, 12:30 p.m., CBSSN
Previews Around the League
Women's Soccer Hosts Loyola in Patriot League Semifinal Thursday Night
For the first time since 2016, Bucknell is the No. 1 seed in the PedFed Credit Union Patriot League Women's Soccer Tournament as the Bison are set to play No. 4 Loyola Maryland on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. Bucknell is 8-4-4 all-time against the Greyhounds and 8-1-4 in the last 13 games, including a 1-0 verdict earlier this year at Emmitt Field.
Led by 2024 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year Katie Schiano, three-time Patriot League Midfielder of the Year Teresa Deda, and three-time Coach of the Year Kelly Cook, Bucknell looks to capture their fourth straight Patriot League championship.
Bucknell Preview
Semifinals Up Next For Women's Soccer Thursday Night At Bucknell
Loyola Maryland continues the postseason when they travel to face the Bucknell Bison in the Patriot League Semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. from Emmit Field. This contest will be the 17th matchup between the two programs, and the second meeting this season, as Bucknell defeated Loyola Maryland, 1-0, in Lewisburg, PA.
DeSmit continues to produce remarkable numbers this season with 16 goals and five assists in 17 games as the two-time Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year looks to lead the Greyhounds to the Patriot League title game for the first time in program history.
Loyola Maryland Preview
Women’s Soccer Postseason Major Award Winners in Semifinal Round
2024 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year: Baylee DeSmit, Loyola Maryland, Sr.
2024 Patriot League Midfielder of the Year: Teresa Deda, Bucknell, Jr., M
2024 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year: Katie Schiano, Bucknell, Sr., D
2024 Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year: Sage Strohman, Army West Point, Sr.
2024 Patriot League Rookie of the Year: Bella Conti, Army West Point, Fr.
2024 Patriot League Coach of the Year: Kelly Cook, Bucknell
Women’s Soccer Postseason All-League Honorees in Quarterfinal Round
Army West Point: Kaelan Bradley (First Team), Sage Strohman (First Team), Brigid Duffy (Second Team), Grace Pohlidal (Second Team), Keira Vesy (Second Team), Bella Conti (Third Team), Cami Silvestro (Third Team)
Boston University: Margy Porta (First Team), Giulianna Gianino (First Team), Morgan Fagan (Second Team), Mackenzie Stickelman (Second Team), Helene Tyburczy (Second Team), Allison Hanlon (Third Team), Bridget Carr (Third Team)
Bucknell: Teresa Deda (First Team), Katie Schiano (First Team), Jess Benattar (Second Team), Katie Connell (Third Team), Reese Evans (Third Team), Meghan White (Third Team)
Loyola Maryland: Baylee DeSmit (First Team), Zoe Willis (First Team), Elizabeth Gallagher (Second Team)
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