CCSU to Host Howard in NEC Tournament Semifinal Game

The Central Connecticut women's soccer team will host Howard in the NEC Tournament Semifinal game on Thursday. Kick-off is set for 6:00 PM under the lights, at CCSU Soccer Field, admission is free. 

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Season Recap:

• CCSU went 9-4-4 in the regular season and had a perfect 7-0-3 record in conference play, for the second consecutive season. 
• The Blue Devils earned a first-round bye and the second seed by defeating Wagner 2-1 at home last week.
• This is the first time the Blue Devils soccer team has gone undefeated in regular season conference play in consecutive seasons since 1996-97.
• The Blue Devils ended Howard University women's soccer's seven-game win streak in their last matchup, securing a 2-1 victory on September 28th at the CCSU Soccer Field. The Blue Devils have a perfect 3-0 record against the Bison. 
• Central faced FDU in the NEC Semi-final game last year, but unfortunately fell to the Knights 2-1 in a heartbreaking loss in New Britain. The Blue Devils look to turn the tide with a victory Thursday night. 
• With a victory, the Blue Devils will face the winner of the #6 Wagner vs #1 Merrimack matchup, which will take place on November 2nd at 7 PM.
• The Blue Devils are 26-10 all-time in NEC Tournament play and this is the tenth time in the last eleven years that they have qualified for the NEC Tournament.
• With a CCSU win the Blue Devils will advance to the NEC Championship game for a chance to win their 13th NEC Championship (11th under Mick D'Arcy).

If CCSU wins:  

• Merrimack defeats Wagner: #1 ranked Merrimack will host CCSU in a road championship game in North Andover, Mass at Martone-Mejail Field. 
• Wagner defeats Merrimack: #2 ranked CCSU will host Wagner for a home championship match in New Britain. 
• The highly anticipated championship match is set for November 5th. You can catch all the action streaming live on NEC Front Row and ESPN+ (time to be determined).