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West Chester beats Grand Valley State, 18-10, in NCAA women’s lacrosse semifinals

Lindsay Monigle had five goals and five assists to lead the Golden Rams, who improved to 22-0. The national final is Sunday.

The West Chester women's lacrosse team led by coach Ginny Martino is 22-0.
The West Chester women's lacrosse team led by coach Ginny Martino is 22-0.Read moreScott Rowan
    by Staff Reports
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West Chester University advanced to the final of the NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse championship Friday with an 18-10 victory over Grand Valley State in Indianapolis.

Lindsay Monigle had five goals and five assists to lead the Golden Rams, who improved to 22-0. Grand Valley State, of Allendale, Mich., fell to 16-5.

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Meg O’Donnell and Hannah Stanislawczyk contributed four goals apiece for the winners. Goalie Jessica Gorr made five saves.

Top-seeded West Chester will play the winner of the Friday night semifinal between Florida Southern and Pace for the national title on Sunday at 2 p.m.

West Chester has won the national championship twice (2002, 2008). This was the Rams’ 12th appearance in the Division national semifinals. They are 20-13 all-time in the NCAA Division II tournament.