The Pace Soccer season seemed to be over after a 2-0 loss in the NE-10 Tournament against the College of Saint Rose, but hope was renewed when Pace earned a bid to the ECAC Tournament.

The Setters reached the semi-finals taking on #1 seeded Adelphi University, and though they lost 2-1 much was gained for this Pace team.

The team’s performance during the ECAC Tournament gave the Setters a chance to continue their run with players such as Alyssa Zeoli continuing to break records.

Zeoli scored the only goal in the game for the Setter’s which ended up being her 18th goal of the season, extending her record for most goals in a given season. The goal cut Adelphi’s lead in half but it wasn’t enough as the Panthers were able to hold on and advance in the tournament.

Despite the loss, the tournament provided the Setters with an opportunity to learn what it takes to compete in the pressure-driven post-season.

“ECAC was great for us, it gave our young program another chance to experience what it takes to compete in the post-season and extended the season for our three seniors who have had a great career for us,” Winn said. “I was very pleased with our team’s effort and it gave us an opportunity to learn what it takes both physically and mentally under the pressure of the post-season.”

The Setters capped off their season with 11 wins, since 2005. Zeoli, as mentioned, extended her single-season record for goals with 18 while also finishing with 40 points. Jillian Ferro broke the record for all-time points and goals scored with 69 and 27 respectively.