MANCHESTER, N.H. (November 23, 2025) – Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference at-large representative Thomas Jefferson University defeated host Saint Anselm College, 2-1, during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship on Sunday afternoon at Grappone Stadium.
Jefferson (17-2-1), the No. 4 seed from the East Region and the No. 11-ranked team in the most recent national Division II coaches poll, advances to the NCAA Regional final (overall round of 16) for the second consecutive year. On November 30, the Rams will travel to No. 2 seed Franklin Pierce University for a noon kickoff in Rindge, N.H.
Sunday’s match was decided by an 80th-minute goal from Jefferson sophomore Izzy Alexandre. Kyra Lesko had scored the game’s first goal to give the Rams a 1-0 halftime edge but the Hawks tied the match during the 55th minute. Saint Anselm (10-3-5), the Northeast 10 Conference champion, was the East Region’s No. 1 seed and ranked No. 20 nationally.
The Rams are playing in their sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament and eighth overall. They will be seeking their first trip to the national quarterfinals.
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.