The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team lost 4-0 to the University of Mary Washington on October 25, 2025, during a nonconference matchup at Roy Gordon Field. The Eagles scored once in the first half and added three more after halftime, outshooting the Seahawks 37-1 while holding a 14-2 edge in corner kicks.
Maci Landel gave Mary Washington a 1-0 lead at 15:17, assisted by Cassidy Shaw. Ellen Shine extended the margin to 2-0 at 52:01 on a feed from Skye Lawhun and added her second goal four minutes later, set up by Landel. Gloria Abiassi closed the scoring at 85:38, assisted by Layla Royster. St. Mary’s goalkeeper Breanna Brown faced 37 shots and recorded 16 saves, while Rebecca Flom took the team’s only shot on goal.
The Eagles entered the game with a 11-2-3 record and maintained control through extended possession periods, limiting St. Mary’s to two shots overall. Mary Washington, competing in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, improved to 12-2-3 with the victory, which served as part of their homecoming events
St. Mary’s, now 11-5-2 overall and 8-0 in United East Conference play, absorbed the shutout as its first loss since October 11. The Seahawks sit as the No. 2 seed in the United East women’s soccer tournament, which begins October 29 with quarterfinal matchups. Their conference unbeaten streak stands at eight games, including a 2-0 win over Lancaster Bible College on October 11 and a 10-0 rout of Keystone College on October 4.
Brown’s performance highlighted a defensive effort that kept the scoreline manageable against a Mary Washington offense averaging 2.29 goals per game through 17 contests. Flom, a sophomore midfielder, remains a key contributor with three goals and two assists this season, often anchoring the midfield alongside classmates who provide outlets for counterattacks.
Mary Washington, ranked No. 4 regionally entering the weekend, has posted four shutouts this season, with Landel leading the team with nine goals and Shine adding five. The Eagles’ 326 total shots reflect a pressing style drilled under coach Michael Hewitt, who has guided the program to multiple conference titles since 2010.
St. Mary’s next game comes Tuesday at 6 p.m. against Salisbury University at Jamie L. Roberts Stadium in St. Mary’s City. The Seahawks hold a 3-2-1 all-time edge over the Sea Gulls, including a 2-1 win in 2024. Salisbury enters with a 9-6-2 record in the Coast-to-Coast Conference, averaging 1.8 goals per match.
As the postseason nears, St. Mary’s focuses on recovery and tactical adjustments, with coach Andy Cross emphasizing set-piece defense in recent practices. The quarterfinal opponent awaits seeding finalization, but a home semifinal looms if the Seahawks advance past the opener.
