Fourth-ranked Franklin Pierce earned its 11th successive Division II final-four berth Saturday with a 2-1 win over visiting Adelphia in an NCAA quarterfinal match.
Denver-based Metropolitan State claimed its first final-four spot, beating visiting UC Davis, 1-0.
Dutchwoman Angela Verdoes scored the winner in the 68th minute for Franklin Pierce (18-0-1), which will face Nebraska-Omaha on Dec. 6 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Finn Marta Makila's fifth-minute header sent the Ravens ahead, but Adelphi (17-2-2) evened the score when Dina Cali tallied off a corner kick 25 minutes later. Verdoes fired to the upper-left corner from 22 yards on the right flank for the winner.
Metro State (19-2-2) overcame UC Davis (12-7-3) as Amy Leichliter scored from a Joslyn Brough pass in the 77th minute. The Roadrunners will face Christian Brothers in the semifinals.