The third-ranked Misericordia University women's soccer team advanced to the MAC Freedom championship game with a 5-0 win over Wilkes, Thursday night at Mangelsdorf Field.

Emma Sweitzer had a goal and two assists as the Cougars improved to 17-1 to give head coach Mark Stauffer his 300^th career victory.

Maegan Allspach, Michaela Fasolino, Julia Beck and Kaylee Sturans all added goals for the Cougars.

The Cougars controlled the play throughout the contest and had several outstanding scoring chances beyond their five goals.

Sweitzer's shot off the left post caromed right to Allspach who tapped in for a 1-0 just 4:21 into the match.

With MU dominating possession, Sweitzer rolled a shot through the box that went just wide of the right post and had another shot deflected off the left post at 12:24.

After Zoee Farr hit the crossbar at 20:09, the Cougars finally added their goal at 24:23.

Carly Cavanaugh played a long ball from her own defensive third where Allspach flicked it on at the top of the box to Fasolino who chipped over a sliding keeper for a 2-0 lead.

Sweitzer made it 3-0 when she grounded a shot across the box inside the right post at 27:45.

Beck collected a loose ball off a corner and hit low shot from the top right corner of the box inside the left post for a 4-0 lead.

The Cougars closed out the scoring when Kate Field played a corner into the box and Sweitzer tipped it to Sturans who finished at the right post for a 5-0 lead at 64:06.

Alexis Benedetto made seven saves to record her eighth shutout and the team's 11^th.

MU will host Stevens, Saturday at 1:00.  The Ducks defeated DeSales, 2-1, in the semifinals.  Madison Brdaric scored with just over one minute to play in a 2-1 victory over Stevens during the regular season.

Coach Stauffer's Comments:  "As I am truly humbled to reach the accomplishment of 300 career wins, I want to express my gratitude in this shared honor with all the players and coaches that helped in their own way to accomplish program success, year after year.  Thanks to all current players, coaches and alumni of the women's soccer program for your hard work and dedication over the years to help make this program what it has become today."