'KEENE, NH 11/16/02 - Ben Swan's (Kailua Kona, Hawaii) goal at the 10:47 mark of the second half was the difference as Arcadia University defeated host Keene State College in a NCAA New England Regional Tournament semifinal game played Saturday at Owl Stadium Complex.

Swan's game-winner came on a rebound shot.  After KSC goalie D.J. Nordmark (South Windsor, CT) made a diving save on a shot by Tom DeGeorge (Philadelphia, PA.), Swan jumped on the rebound and put the ball into the far corner of the net.

Although the Owls were able to keep the ball in the Arcadia side of the field throughout the second half, they were unable to muster a quality shot on net.  Following the goal, the Scarlet Knights packed the zone further hampering KSC's attempt to tie the game.

The two teams played a scoreless first half.  Arcadia had the best scoring opportunity early in the first half when Gary Beaver (Red Lion, PA.) broke in from the left side and was stopped by Nordmark.

Keene State's best chance came at the 5:30 mark on a blast from Jason Lombardo (Woburn, MA.) at the right corner of the box.

Both teams finished the game with seven shots on goal and four corner kicks.  Arcadia goalie Ralph Giangiulio (Marlton, N.J.) had four saves to notch the shutout.  Nordmark made four saves for Keene State.

Making its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the past six years, Keene State concludes its season with a 13-5-3 record.  Arcadia (20-3) advances to the regional championship against Williams College on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Williams defeated defending Division III national champion Richard Stockton College 4-1 in the day's other semifinal contest.