ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Penn State Brandywine in a United East Conference game on October 1, 2025, at Jamie L. Roberts Stadium. The win improved the Seahawks to 5-4-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while the Lions dropped to 5-2-1 overall and 1-1 in the league. Four different players scored for St. Mary’s, extending the team’s conference winning streak to two games to open the season.
Keira O’Neail opened the scoring in the seventh minute with her third goal of the season, giving the Seahawks an early 1-0 lead. Despite generating 21 shots in the first half, St. Mary’s entered halftime with the slim advantage, as Penn State Brandywine goalkeeper Jasmin Alvarez made several key saves, finishing the match with 10 stops. In the second half, Makayla Marvray extended the lead to 2-0 in the 46th minute, assisted by Gracie Tourangeau, marking Marvray’s third goal of the year. Maddison Spradlin added the third in the 59th minute with her second goal of the season, unassisted. Megan Rusk closed out the scoring in the 80th minute, assisted by Ella Raines, for her fourth goal.
St. Mary’s dominated possession and opportunities, outshooting Brandywine 36-3 overall and 14-0 on goal. The Seahawks also held a 13-3 advantage in corner kicks, with no offsides called against them compared to four for the Lions. Goalkeeper Kyleigh Bland recorded the shutout for St. Mary’s without needing to make a save, as the defense limited Brandywine to three total shots. The Lions committed eight fouls to St. Mary’s three, but no cards were issued in the contest.
This performance follows St. Mary’s 11-0 win over Valley Forge on September 27, 2025, in their conference opener, where the Seahawks set a season-high for goals. Through two league games, St. Mary’s has outscored opponents 15-0, showcasing defensive strength and offensive depth. In the United East standings as of October 2, 2025, St. Mary’s ties for second with a 2-0 conference record and six points, behind a team with a 2-0 mark and 9-0-2 overall record, likely Penn State Harrisburg based on preseason expectations. Harrisburg topped the 2025 preseason poll with 11 first-place votes, while St. Mary’s received votes reflecting their competitive standing in the 13-team conference. Other teams at 2-0 include one with a 5-4-2 overall, matching St. Mary’s profile. Teams like Penn State Abington sit at 1-0 with three points, while Brandywine holds a 1-1 record after the loss.
Several Seahawks players bring local connections to Southern Maryland communities. Marvray, a sophomore forward from Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County, attended Northern High School, contributing to the region’s representation on the roster. O’Neail, a junior midfielder from Vienna, Virginia, graduated from James Madison High School. Spradlin, a freshman midfielder, and Rusk, a sophomore forward, both hail from Eldersburg in Carroll County and attended Century High School.
St. Mary’s next hosts Keystone College on October 4, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Jamie L. Roberts Stadium, aiming to extend their streak in a conference matchup. Keystone enters with a 2-5 overall record and 1-0 in the league, per early standings. The Seahawks’ 2025 schedule includes road tests like at Penn State Harrisburg on October 11 and home games against Gallaudet on October 18, building toward potential playoff seeding.
This victory underscores St. Mary’s balanced attack, with 10 different players scoring across the season to date, per cumulative stats. As the conference slate progresses, the team focuses on maintaining defensive shutouts — their third of the year — while capitalizing on shot volume, averaging over 20 per game. For Southern Maryland audiences, these matches highlight homegrown talent and institutional ties to the region’s educational landscape.
