NEW HAVEN, Conn. (November 1, 2026) – No. 5 seed Chestnut Hill College used a goal with 24 seconds remaining in regulation time to earn a 1-0 victory over host and No. 4 seed Holy Family University during the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Women’s Soccer Championship tournament on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia, Pa. All four of the tournament’s quarterfinal matches were contested on Sunday, and Chestnut Hill was the only road team to advance to the semifinals.
Tournament details can be viewed on the CACC’s Championship Central webpage.
All four of Sunday’s contests were decided by shutout, and Chestnut Hill moves on along with the tournament’s top three seeds. No. 1 seed Thomas Jefferson University defeated No. 8 seed Felician University, 2-0, to set up a semifinal matchup with the Griffins. The bottom of the bracket saw No. 2 seed University of Bridgeport top No. 7 seed Goldey-Beacom College and No. 3 seed Georgian Court University eliminate No. 6 seed Dominican University New York, both by 2-0 scores.
The CACC semifinals will be staged on Wednesday. Jefferson will welcome city rival Chestnut Hill to its Philadelphia, Pa., campus at 1 p.m. Georgian Court will travel to Bridgeport, Conn., for a date with the Purple Knights.
Wednesday’s winners will meet on Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. in the championship final to be hosted by Wilmington University in Newark, Del. The 2026 CACC women’s soccer champion will earn the league’s automatic berth into the NCAA Division II East Regional Championship tournament.
Tickets for all rounds of the 2026 CACC Women’s Soccer Championship are $10 for adults, and $5 for children, senior citizens (65+) and students with valid identification. Children under three years of age will be admitted free.
No. 1 JEFFERSON 2, No. 8 FELICIAN 0
In Philadelphia, the Rams (14-1-2) scored early in each half and limited the Golden Falcons to one shot attempt. Sophia Henry opened the scoring just over 10 minutes into the contest, and Kyra Lesko provided the insurance goal in the 55th minute. Isabella Riollano kept Felician (6-12-1) competitive with six saves. The game was a rematch of a 2025 first-round contest and ended in the same score.
No. 5 CHESTNUT HILL 1, No. 4 HOLY FAMILY 0
As the final minute of regulation wound down, the Griffins’ Abby Collins nestled a 20-plus yard shot from a deep angle into the left side of the net. The match had been evenly played, with Collins final shot giving CHC (7-6-4) a 9-8 advantage and each side putting four on target. Haley Esposito’s four saves earned her the clean sheet. The Tigers finish 7-8-1.
No. 2 BRIDGEPORT 2, No. 7 GOLDEY-BEACOM 0
The Purple Knights took advantage of a strong start and a consistent defensive effort in Bridgeport, Conn. Both of UB’s goals came during the opening period, authored by Chloe Oudin during the 13th minute and Manuela Macedo in the 34th. Bridgeport owned first-half edges of 13-0 in shots and 4-0 in corner kicks and outshot the Lightning, 23-3, for the day. Malaika Nunziata made eight saves for GBC.
No. 3 GEORGIAN COURT 2, NO. 6 DOMINICAN 0
In Lakewood, N.J., the Lions survived a couple of dangerous early chances by the Chargers, then moved ahead on a goal by Rori McDonough with 7:32 left in the first half. Hailey Funkhouser scored nearly nine minutes into period two and GCU kept up the pressure, eventually amassing a 28-9 shot advantage. Delaine Wilkinson’s three saves backed the shutout, while Hannah Grenier stopped eight shots for DUNY.
2026 CACC WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
Quarterfinals – Sunday, November 1
#1 Jefferson 2, #8 Felician 0
#5 Chestnut Hill 1, #4 Holy Family 0
#2 Bridgeport 2, #7 Goldey-Beacom 0
#3 Georgian Court 2, #6 Dominican 0
Semifinals – Wednesday, November 4
Chestnut Hill at Jefferson, 1 p.m.
Georgian Court at Bridgeport
Championship Final
Saturday, November 7 at Wilmington University Athletics Complex, Newark, Del.
Semifinal Winner vs. Semifinal Winner, 1 p.m.
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 21 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 18 sports – seven for men, 10 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.