Top-seeded Saint Louis shut out No. 5 Rhode Island 2-0 in the Atlantic 10 semifinals, ending the Rams’ bid for a second straight trip to the championship game. Audrey Smith scored twice in the second half, and the Billikens advanced to host Dayton on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Louis outshot Rhode Island 15-5 and held a 6-0 advantage in corner kicks.
  • Rhode Island goalkeeper Dani Eden made 6 saves; Saint Louis recorded its 12th shutout of the season.
  • Smith’s goals were her 11th and 12th of the season, second-most in the Atlantic 10.
Yes, But

Eden kept Rhode Island in the match with several key saves, but the Rams struggled to generate offense and couldn’t take advantage after Saint Louis goalkeeper Pepper Escher left with an injury in the 76th minute.

State of Play
  • Saint Louis advances to face Dayton for the Atlantic 10 title on Sunday, Nov. 14.
  • Rhode Island’s Lauren MacDonald left with an injury in the 31st minute and did not return.
Bottom Line

Saint Louis controlled the match’s chances and converted twice, while Rhode Island’s attack never found a response.