KINGSTON, Ont. (October 30, 2010) – The No. 3 Queen's Gaels won a close 2-1 overtime decision over the Nipissing Lakers in the OUA quarter-final at Richardson Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The win advances Queen's to the OUA Final four which the Gaels will host next Saturday and Sunday.

CIS scoring leader, Jacqueline Tessier of Winnipeg, scored the winning overtime goal for the Gaels.

Queen's had a strong first half with a number of opportunities including several shots from Tessier that went high. The game was scoreless at halftime.

Queen's Kelli Chamberlain of North Bay, Ont., opened the scoring in the 67th minute of the game. The Gaels looked like they would secure the game without issue, however, Shannon McLeod of Port Dover, Ont., tied the game in the 89th minute to force the game into overtime.

The Gaels needed only eight minutes of overtime before Tessier scored the game winner.

Queen's keeper, Chantal Marson of London, Ont., helped the Gaels keep the lead for the remainder of the overtime with several key saves. The final score was 2-1 for the Gaels.

The Gaels will now host the OUA Final Four set for next weekend in Kingston. Queen's will host the winner of tonight's match between Windsor and McMaster on November 6.

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