Box Score PRESQUE ISLE, ME
The University of Maine at Presque Isle women's soccer team fell to Husson University 8-0 Saturday afternoon at Park Family Field. Husson scored twice in the first half before adding six goals after halftime to secure the North Atlantic Conference victory.
Husson opened the scoring at 10:41 when Olivia Charles found the back of the net to give the Eagles a 1-0 advantage. The Eagles extended their lead in the 29th minute when Marila Corletto converted a penalty kick at 28:10, sending Husson into halftime ahead 2-0. Husson controlled the offensive action in the opening half, recording 15 shots and earning seven corner kicks. UMPI's defense worked to limit the damage, with goalkeeper
Michaela Carney making four saves before the break.
Husson added to its advantage in the second half, scoring six goals to put the game out of reach. Madison Stewart scored at 71:16 off an assist from Sydney Moon, making it 3-0. Charles added her second goal of the afternoon at 77:02, assisted by Ainsley Migneault. The Eagles continued their scoring run late in the match. Thea Gerfen scored at 81:15, followed by Ella Hosford at 83:55 off an assist from Gerfen. Eilidh Irons added a goal at 87:10, and Paige Dunn completed the scoring at 88:31 to bring the final score to 8-0.
Husson finished with 30 shots, including 17 on goal, while holding UMPI without a shot attempt. The Eagles also earned eight corner kicks compared with none for the Owls. Carney recorded nine saves in 80:38 of action, while
Natalie Miranda played the final 9:22 in goal. Husson's Gabriella Smith and Lauryn Smart split goalkeeping duties and combined to preserve the shutout.
Top Performers
In Goal:
Michaela Carney made nine saves for UMPI, while
Natalie Miranda also saw action in the second half.
The loss moves UMPI to 1-11-1 overall and 1-5-0 in NAC play. Despite their record, they still have a chance to extend their season and make the playoffs. The Owls will close out their 2026 regular season Wednesday, October 28, when they travel to Farmington to face the University of Maine at Farmington who is also 1-5 in NAC play. The winner of that game will earn the sixth and final playoff spot in the NAC. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
