Senior captain Jena Vanskiver scored twice as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland field hockey team defeated Immaculata University 6-0 on October 8, 2025, in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The Seahawks, now 7-4 overall, secured their second consecutive victory with a shutout against the former Atlantic East Conference opponent, dropping Immaculata to 4-10. The non-conference matchup at Draper Walsh Stadium showcased St. Mary’s offensive pressure and defensive solidity, extending their all-time series lead to 5-0 against the Mighty Macs.
The game unfolded with St. Mary’s establishing early control. In the first quarter, both teams managed two shots, but Seahawks sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Kent from Chestertown, Maryland, made two saves to preserve a clean sheet. Senior forward Brenna Ziegler from Newark, Delaware, opened the scoring at 1:07 with her seventh goal of the season, giving St. Mary’s a 1-0 lead. The Seahawks surged in the second quarter, outshooting Immaculata 9-0 and adding three more goals. Vanskiver, a defender from Fallston, Maryland, scored at 20:54 with an assist from Tori Hampton, followed by senior forward Briana Allen from Bowie, Maryland, at 24:27 for her fifth goal, and senior forward Emma Watkins from Frederick, Maryland, at 26:50 assisted by Sofia Lopez.
St. Mary’s maintained dominance in the third quarter with a 17-0 shot advantage, though Immaculata’s defense limited the damage to two goals. Vanskiver converted a penalty stroke at 33:41 for her third goal of the year, and sophomore forward Olivia Schwendeman from Marriottsville, Maryland, notched her first career goal at 44:47, assisted by Julie Presgraves. The fourth quarter saw Immaculata hold St. Mary’s to two shots and no goals, with Mighty Macs goalkeeper Mackenzie Schrack making eight saves in the second half and defender Victoria Atkinson contributing three defensive saves.
Overall, St. Mary’s held a 30-2 shot advantage, including 20-2 in shots on goal, and earned six penalty corners to Immaculata’s zero. Kent played 33:47 minutes with two saves, while junior goalkeeper Caroline McDonald from Frederick, Maryland, handled the remaining 26:13 scoreless. For Immaculata, Ella Miller and Schrack split time in goal, with the loss marking their fourth straight defeat. Game leaders for St. Mary’s included Schwendeman with six shots and five on goal, alongside Vanskiver, Allen, and Ziegler each recording five shots.
The victory positions St. Mary’s for their next contest on October 11 against Lancaster Bible College, 2-8 overall and 0-1 in the United East Conference, at Herr Stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, starting at 5 p.m. St. Mary’s entered the 2025 season as the top-ranked team in the United East Conference preseason poll, building on a strong 2024 campaign where they claimed the conference championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III tournament’s first round. As of early October 2025, the Seahawks hold a 6-4 record entering this game, with cumulative statistics showing 175 shots through 10 games, averaging 17.5 per contest, and a .154 shooting percentage. Their opponents average 17 shots per game with a .082 percentage.
St. Mary’s College, located in St. Mary’s City, fields a roster heavy with Maryland talent, including seven players from Frederick County and others from Calvert and Charles counties, reflecting the program’s draw from Southern Maryland high schools such as Linganore, Tuscarora, and Marriotts Ridge. Vanskiver, a senior defender, has emerged as a key contributor this season, adding defensive stability alongside her offensive output. Ziegler leads the team with seven goals entering this matchup, while Watkins matches that total, showcasing the senior class’s impact. The goalkeeping tandem of Kent and McDonald has anchored a defense that posted eight shutouts in 2024, continuing that form into 2025.
In the United East Conference, the 2025 standings remain fluid early in the season, with the top four teams advancing to the championship tournament based on regular-season results. St. Mary’s aims to defend their 2024 title, earned with a victory over Keystone College in the final. The conference, spanning institutions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, emphasizes competitive Division III play, with St. Mary’s consistently ranking among leaders in goals and assists.
This win underscores St. Mary’s offensive depth and defensive resilience, setting a tone for conference play. The program’s history includes multiple conference titles and NCAA appearances, with the 2025 roster blending experienced seniors and emerging underclassmen to pursue another postseason berth.
