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BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott junior forward Colleen Pepin (Fairhaven, MA) recorded a hat-trick to lead the Gulls past Western New England College 4-1 Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 2) in a semifinal round match of The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Women's Soccer Championship.

Endicott improves to 15-5-1 on the year and will advance to the championship game against top-seeded Roger Williams on Saturday (Nov. 6).

The Golden Bears fall to 13-8 overall and will await word on a possible ECAC New England Championship bid.

Pepin opened the scoring in the 17th minute, converting an assist by senior midfielder Karyn Plante (Sanford, ME).

After taking a 1-0 lead into the break, Pepin notched her second goal in the 48th minute to stretch the Gulls advantage.

Senior midfielder Kayla Plante (Sanford, ME) finished off her own rebound in the 68th minute to put the home side up 3-0.

Western New England College junior forward Sara McMurray (Enfield, CT) scored in the 73rd minute to close the gap to 3-1.

Pepin answered just one minute later to seal the win with her team high 22nd goal of the season.

The Gulls held a 20-5 advantage in shots and 9-2 edge in corner kicks.

Endicott freshman goalkeeper Natalie Wyrsch (Dover, NH) made one save to pick up the victory.

WNEC freshman goalkeeper Kayla Prout (Holyoke, MA) made three stops in the contest.