The Saint Francis Red Flash secured a place in the NEC postseason championship by defeating LIU 2-0 in the semifinals at Stokes Soccerplex. Julian Quiroga scored his first career goal early in the match, followed by Alex De Nittis netting a second goal in the second half to solidify their lead. Despite being outshot by LIU, the Red Flash successfully maintained their defense to clinch the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Julian Quiroga scored his first collegiate goal at the 6-minute mark.
  • Alex De Nittis scored his fifth goal of the season, leading the team in goals.
State of Play
  • This marks the first time since 2016 that the Red Flash will compete in the NEC championship match.
  • The Red Flash outshot 10-9 but held strong to their defense throughout the game.
What's Next

The Red Flash will face the Knights of FDU in the NEC championship on Sunday at 12 p.m., which will be streamed on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

This victory highlights the resilience and talent of the Red Flash as they advance to the championship, signaling a significant moment for the program in their pursuit of a title.