Mount St. Mary’s University women’s soccer secured a 2-1 victory over the Rider Broncs on Sept. 23, 2026, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, thanks to Caoume Valle’s late winning goal in the 88th minute. The win improved Mount St. Mary’s Metro Conference record to 2-1-1 and marked the team’s first back-to-back victories since August 2025.
Mount St. Mary’s Answers Rider’s Opening Goal
The match remained scoreless at halftime, with both squads totaling seven shots each in the opening half. Rider’s Courtney Carter broke the deadlock with a penalty kick in the 54th minute, but Mount St. Mary’s quickly responded seven minutes later when Erin Antone scored the equalizer.
Valle then completed the comeback with her second goal of the season, assisted by Lillian Young and Erin Antone.
Strong Defensive Effort Highlighted by Abby Makela’s Six Saves
Abby Makela made six critical saves and was one of nine Mount St. Mary’s players to play every minute of the match. Makela’s notable stop came in the 75th minute when she denied a shot by Rider’s Cali Friedel.
Rider goalkeeper Ashley Moore was in net when Antone scored the equalizer.
Mount St. Mary’s Surpasses Previous Year’s Conference Point Total
With seven Metro Conference points through Wednesday’s match, Mount St. Mary’s has already exceeded last year’s total. The Mountaineers stood tied for fourth place in the conference alongside Marist following the day’s play.
The team was set to host Fairfield on Sept. 26 at noon at Waldron Family Stadium at the PNC Sports Complex.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Mount St. Mary’s demonstrated resilience by responding after falling behind, with Antone’s equalizer paving the way for Valle’s late winner. The consecutive victories and improved conference standing give the Mountaineers positive momentum heading into their home game against Fairfield.
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