The College of Southern Maryland women’s soccer team defeated Carroll Community College 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in the NJCAA Region 20 Division II semifinals at Dragon Stadium. The top-seeded Hawks, ranked 22nd nationally, limited the fourth-seeded Lynx to six shots while controlling possession with 35 shots of their own, securing a spot in Saturday’s championship match.
Sara Allwine opened the scoring in the 29th minute of the first half on an unassisted effort, her team-leading 12th goal of the season. Amber Jones added to the lead four minutes into the second half, converting an assist from Allwine for her sixth goal. Abigail Noftsier capped the scoring at the 54:29 mark with her ninth goal, also unassisted. Kylie Smith earned the clean sheet in net for CSM, facing 18 shots and making six saves over 90 minutes.
The Hawks outshot Carroll 35-6 and held a 4-0 edge in corner kicks, though they committed 12 fouls to the Lynx’s 16. Carroll’s lone yellow card went to Emma O’Donnell in the 81st minute of the second half. Katie Broom recorded three saves for Carroll, which finishes the season 7-7-1 overall and 6-6-1 in conference play.
CSM improves to 13-3-1 overall and 10-2-1 in Region 20, extending a seven-match unbeaten streak that includes a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Allegany College of Maryland last Saturday. The victory positions the Hawks one win from their third straight Region 20 title and a berth in the NJCAA Division II national tournament in Peoria, Ill., Nov. 19-24. Coach Mike Landis’ squad, which entered the playoffs as the conference’s top scorer with 51 goals in 16 regular-season games, has relied on a balanced attack featuring eight players with at least five goals.
Allwine, a sophomore forward from St. Leonard in Calvert County, anchored the offense with seven shots, including two on goal. A 2024 NJCAA Division II Third Team All-American after scoring 27 goals as a freshman, she has emerged as a cornerstone for the Hawks, who play their home matches at the CSM Soccer Field in La Plata. Her local roots underscore the program’s ties to Southern Maryland communities, where youth soccer leagues in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties feed talent into the two-year college. Allwine’s performance against Carroll echoed her breakout game earlier this season, a 3-2 road win at Anne Arundel Community College on Sept. 2, where she contributed to a late rally.
Jones, a sophomore forward, netted the second goal on a precise feed from Allwine, showcasing the Hawks’ midfield-to-attack transitions honed during preseason at the 2025 JUCO Kickoff Classic in Westfield, Ind. Noftsier, another sophomore from Prince Frederick and a Calvert High School product, sealed the result with a clinical finish, her fourth multi-goal game this fall. These Southern Maryland natives highlight CSM’s emphasis on regional recruitment; the roster includes 14 players from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, fostering community support at home games that draw averages of 75 spectators per match.
Carroll, based in Westminster in Carroll County, struggled to generate threats despite early pressure, managing just three shots on goal. The Lynx, coached by Jen DeLosso, entered the tournament on a three-match win streak but faltered against CSM’s defense, which has posted five shutouts in its last eight outings. Carroll’s season included a 2-0 home win over Allegany on Oct. 18, but defensive lapses proved costly in the semifinals.
The championship awaits CSM against the winner of Friday’s semifinal between No. 2 seed Howard Community College and No. 3 seed Hagerstown Community College. Howard leads Region 20 standings at 12-2-1 overall and 10-1-1 in conference, while Hagerstown sits at 11-3-1 and 9-2-1. A Hawks victory would mark their fourth regional crown in seven seasons, boosting enrollment at CSM’s La Plata campus, which serves 7,500 students across Southern Maryland with programs in health sciences and trades alongside athletics.
Fans can stream the final live on the NJCAA Region 20 YouTube channel, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. Saturday at a site to be announced. For Southern Maryland residents, the Hawks’ run represents more than wins; it embodies pathways from local fields in Waldorf or Leonardtown to national stages, inspiring the next generation amid the region’s expanding recreational leagues.
