Goucher College women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Wilkes University on Senior Day in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 17, 2026. Emma Devers scored the game’s only goal at 42:05 of the first half, while Goucher College goalkeeper Nia George made 12 saves in 90 minutes. Goucher College held Wilkes University scoreless after halftime but could not equalize.
Wilkes University Scores Before Halftime
Wilkes University entered the game with a 9-5-1 overall record and a 3-2-1 conference record, while Goucher College entered at 1-12 overall and 0-6 in conference play. Wilkes University opened with three shots in the first seven minutes and continued to pressure Goucher College before Devers scored the game’s lone goal at 42:05.
Madison Ybarra recorded Goucher College’s first shot in the 28th minute, sending the attempt just wide. Wilkes University took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Goucher College Holds Wilkes University Scoreless
Wilkes University opened the second half with five shots in the first seven minutes, and George made four saves during that stretch. The Colonels added four more attempts through the 70th minute, but Goucher College kept Wilkes University off the scoreboard for the final 45 minutes.
Abby Lee created Goucher College’s first second-half opportunity with a shot on goal that forced a save. Ari Torres added two shots and led Goucher College with two shots on goal. Wilkes University goalkeeper Delaney Yaracs made three saves.
Wilkes University Controls the Statistics
Wilkes University outshot Goucher College 23-4, including a 13-3 advantage in shots on goal. Wilkes University also earned 18 corner kicks, compared with two for Goucher College.
Sarah Straup led Wilkes University with six shots. Goucher College finished with 12 saves, all by George, while Wilkes University recorded three saves.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Goucher College kept Wilkes University within one goal by holding the Colonels scoreless in the second half. George made 12 saves, and Torres led Goucher College with two shots on goal.
Goucher College is scheduled to host Moravian on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Source: Original report
