WINDSOR, Ont. - The St. Clair women's soccer team advanced to the OCAA championship with a convincing 6-1 win over the St. Lawrence College Vikings on Sunday afternoon at the Main Campus Field in playoff soccer action.

The Saints got off to a great start as Cassie Nicholas (Windsor) scored in the first minute. St. Clair went up 2-0 in the 12th minute on a goal by Jaclyn French (Windsor). French made it 3-0 in the 39th minute on a penalty kick.

The Saints got off to another good start in the second half on a goal by Melanie Jubenville (Windsor) in the 47th minute. St. Lawrence got on the board in the 78th minute to make it 4-1 but the Saints responded with two quick goals by Andie Albert (Melbourne) and Cassandra Medeiros (London) to wrap up the scoring late in the match. Tory Brown (Windsor) was solid in net turning aside 7-of-8 shots she faced.

The St. Clair women ended their regular season in second place in the OCAA West Division with a record of 7-2-1.

The St. Clair women will travel to Sudbury, Ont., on Wednesday to take part in the OCAA championship from Thursday to Saturday. The championship is being hosted by Cambrian College.

The Saints first round quarter-final opponent and game time will be determined on Monday.

Source: St. Clair College