Sault College women's hockey advances to Division II national semifinal

Sault College beats Providence College 2-1 to clinch spot in final four

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:03am

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Sault College's women's hockey team defeated Providence College 2-1 on Tuesday to advance to the semifinal round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II national championship. Sault College, the three-time defending national champions, will face the University of St. Thomas in the semifinal on Wednesday, with the winner moving on to the championship game on Thursday.

Why it matters

Sault College's women's hockey program has established itself as a powerhouse at the Division II level, winning three consecutive national titles. This latest semifinal appearance continues the team's dominant run and keeps them in contention for a fourth straight championship.

The details

Providence College opened the scoring in the first period, but Sault College responded with two unanswered goals in the second and third periods to secure the victory. Katelynn Jacques scored both goals for Sault College, tying the game early in the second period and then netting the game-winner with 6:14 remaining in regulation.

  • Sault College faced Providence College in similar circumstances in the 2023 national championship, with Sault College emerging victorious.
  • On Tuesday, March 18, 2026, Sault College and Providence College met again with a spot in the final four on the line.
  • Sault College will face the University of St. Thomas in the semifinal on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
  • The national championship game will be played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Sault College

The women's hockey team from Sault College, a three-time defending national champion at the Division II level.

Providence College

The women's hockey team from Providence College, Sault College's opponent in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Division II national championship.

Katelynn Jacques

A player for Sault College who scored both goals in the team's 2-1 victory over Providence College, including the game-winning goal in the third period.

Farrah Farstad

The goaltender for Sault College, who made 23 saves in the team's quarterfinal win.

Julianna Taylor

The goaltender for Providence College, who made 39 saves in the team's loss to Sault College.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Sault College will face the University of St. Thomas on Wednesday in the semifinal round, with the winner advancing to the national championship game on Thursday.

The takeaway

Sault College's women's hockey team has established itself as a dominant force at the Division II level, securing its fourth consecutive semifinal appearance and continuing its quest for a fourth straight national championship.