EASTON, Mass. (October 25, 2026) – The Stonehill College women's soccer team earned a 2-0 victory over NEC opponent Howard University on Sunday afternoon at Skyhawk Field. With the win, the Skyhawks improved to 6-6-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play, while the Bison fell to 2-8-4 overall and 2-4-2 against NEC opponents.
Highlights
- Senior Annie Renz led the Skyhawks offensively with three points on a goal and an assist, while junior Erin Foley netted her fourth goal of the season.
- Senior Kayla Cassidy recorded a game-high four shots on goal and added an assist, while sophomore Dani Lomuscio dished out her second assist of the season.
- Junior goalkeeper Allie Sougaris earned her sixth win and fourth shutout of the season, stopping all five shots on target she faced.
How it Happened
Despite being outshot 10-3 in the first half, Stonehill generated five corner kicks over the opening 45 minutes of action. However, neither side found the back of the net, sending the teams into halftime deadlocked at 0-0.
The Skyhawks came out of the break with renewed energy, controlling possession before breaking the scoreless tie in the 56th minute. At the 55:40 mark, Cassidy chipped a pass forward to Lomuscio, who delivered a cross to Renz. Renz finished the play for her fourth goal of the season, giving Stonehill a 1-0 advantage.
Just over two minutes later, at the 58:14 mark, Renz found Foley inside the six-yard box, where Foley buried her fourth goal of the season to double the Skyhawks' lead.
Stonehill maintained the pressure throughout the second half, recording 16 shot attempts after halftime to secure the 2-0 victory.
Up Next
Stonehill (6-6-4, 6-2-0 NEC) returns to action on Thursday, November 1, traveling to New Britain, Connecticut for an NEC matchup against Central Connecticut State at 2 p.m.
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