On September 10, 2025, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Stevenson University in a tightly contested non-conference match in Owings Mills, Maryland. Despite outshooting the Mustangs 15-11 and dominating corner kicks 7-1, the Seahawks (2-2-2) couldn’t capitalize, as Stevenson’s Kamille Purcell scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute. The loss snapped St. Mary’s two-game unbeaten streak, leaving the team to regroup ahead of their next match against Randolph-Macon on September 13.
The Seahawks controlled much of the game’s tempo, generating consistent offensive pressure. Forward Ella Raines led with three shots, while Megan Rusk, Ashlyn Bonner, Julia Kleine, and Gracie Tourangeau each contributed two. Seven of St. Mary’s 15 shots were on target, but Stevenson goalkeeper Isabella Serano proved impenetrable, recording seven saves to secure a shutout. On the defensive end, St. Mary’s goalkeeper Kyleigh Bland kept the match scoreless until the final minutes, making eight saves, including five in the first half, to thwart Stevenson’s nine shots on goal. The Mustangs (2-1-1) converted their lone breakthrough when Purcell, a key offensive threat with four goals this season, struck at 86:39.
St. Mary’s held a 7-1 edge in corner kicks, reflecting their aggressive play in the attacking third, but their single offside and four fouls compared to Stevenson’s three indicate a disciplined yet frustrated effort. The Seahawks’ inability to convert chances mirrored a broader trend this season, as they’ve scored only five goals in six games despite averaging 12 shots per match. Stevenson’s defense, anchored by Serano, capitalized on late-game resilience, a hallmark of their 10-7-3 record in 2024, which included a Middle Atlantic Conference semifinal run.
Bland’s eight-save performance underscores her role as a cornerstone, with the sophomore from Maryland ranking among the conference’s top goalkeepers, averaging 6.5 saves per game. Raines, a junior, leads the team with two goals this season, while freshmen like Tourangeau show promise for a squad blending youth and experience. The Seahawks’ shot volume—15 in this match—aligns with their season average, but their 33% shot-on-goal rate highlights a need for sharper finishing, a challenge as they face Randolph-Macon, a team with a 3-2 record known for physical play.
The Seahawks’ next test at Randolph-Macon in Ashland, Virginia, on September 13, offers a chance to rebound. The Yellow Jackets, coming off a 2-1 win over Bridgewater, present a balanced attack that St. Mary’s defense, led by Bland, must contain. With conference play looming, this road trip is critical for building momentum. St. Mary’s 2024 road record of 4-5 suggests resilience away from home, a trait they’ll need against a competitive non-conference slate.
