Waterville, ME – Women's Soccer was narrowly defeated by the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners during this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend on Saturday, September 27^th, 2025. Emily Rock also made her 300^th career save, an impressive milestone.
 
How it Happened:

• The Mariners started off on the right foot, taking two shots that forced saves from Rock.
• In the 21^st minute a foul from the Mariners in the penalty box gave the Terriers a great opportunity to take a lead from the penalty spot.
• Alexandra Wallingford stepped up and converted the penalty kick to give the Terriers an important 1-0 lead.
• Just three minutes later the Terriers nearly scored from a cross, but a handball denied a potential 2-0 lead.
• In the 26^th minute the Mariners were awarded a penalty kick of their own, which they converted to tie things 1-1.
• The Mariners continued to put pressure on the Terrier defense, but Rock held strong, making five saves over the next six minutes.
• The Terriers had a few good looks to end the half, forcing the Mariner goalkeeper to make two saves.
• Headed into the second half the Mariners continued to put on pressure, with a goal in the 51^st minute giving them a 2-1 lead.
• Ten minutes later Rock made her 300^th career save, stopping yet another Mariner chance.
• In the 66^th minute the Terriers had another chance on goal, but a shot from Bailea Haines was saved by the Mariner goalkeeper.
• Both teams nearly had a few more chances, but neither could capitalize, making the final score 1-2.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Alexandra Wallingford – 1 Goal
• Emily Rock – 16 Saves

What's Next:

• Women's Soccer will be back in action on Wednesday, October 1^st, when they take on the Saint Joseph's College of Maine Monks in their annual "Senior Day" matchup.