THROGGS NECK, N.Y. – The postseason run for upset-minded Mount Saint Mary College came to a close on Wednesday night with a 1-0 loss to Maritime College in the Skyline Conference semifinals.  The Knights finish the season at 8-10-1, while the Privateers advance to play top-seeded St. Joseph's College in Saturday's championship game.

Maritime broke through for the game's only goal following a free kick in the 15th minute.  Senior Arthur Melody (East Fishkill, N.Y.) found senior Jack Blunden (Arlington, Va.) with the free kick, who then hit senior Tom Federico (Islip, N.Y.).  Federico beat Mount sophomore goalkeeper Matt Darling (Staatsburg, N.Y.) to give the Privateers a 1-0 advantage.

Mount Saint Mary's best chance to tie the game came in the 67th minute.  Junior Sean Barton (Wallkill, N.Y.) won a 50-50 ball from a Maritime defender and released a quick shot from the top of the 18-yard box.  Maritime junior Michael Vanadia (Commack, N.Y.) made an excellent save on the play to preserve the one-goal lead.

Still trailing 1-0, the Knights were forced to push forward in the game's final 20 minutes.  A header from sophomore Brandon Mincher (Bayport, N.Y.) went wide of the mark in the 72nd minute, as did a shot from junior Kevin Ryan (West Islip, N.Y.) in the 74th minute.  Still pressing forward, junior Ryan Folken (Centereach, N.Y.) missed the frame with a header following a corner kick in the 82nd minute.

Vanadia made three saves to preserve the shutout for Maritime.  Darling made seven stops for the Knights.

Maritime, the defending Skyline champions, will take on unbeaten St. Joseph's College in Saturday's championship game.