The Game: No. 3 Maine Maritime Academy (11-6-1, 6-2-1 NAC) vs. No. 2 Husson University (11-5-2, 7-0-2 NAC)
Time: Saturday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. (John P. Boucher Field, Bangor, Maine)
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The Series: The Mariners head into their matchup against Husson University on Saturday with an 8-23-6 all-time record against the Eagles dating back to the first meeting in 1998. Maine Maritime and Husson tied 1-1 in the regular-season finale in Castine.
Maine Maritime at a Glance: MMA picked up a 3-0 victory over Thomas College Wednesday evening in Castine to advance to the North Atlantic Conference Tournament Semifinals backed by goals by sophomore
Charlotte Manes and two goals from junior
Abby Wong. The Mariners limited the Terriers to just one shot and dominated the time of possesion.
Husson at a Glance: The Eagles host the Mariners after earning the No. 2 seed in the NAC tournament and a first-round bye. Husson is led offensively by Jaquie Pangburn who led the team with 11 goals, adding three assists, while Addi Laslie tallied nine goals and four assists and Hailey Tarbox finished with seven goals and three assists. Additionally, Devon St. Louis tallied five goals and six assists, while Rylee Speed and Thea Gerfen each led the team with seven assists. Defensively, the Eagles are led by two-time NAC defensive player of the year Caley Nault and goalie Madison Weigler who finished the season with a 1.33 goals against average and 31 saves.