Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s soccer fell to Lancaster Bible, 4-2, on Oct. 21, 2026, after the Chargers scored twice in the final five minutes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Notre Dame of Maryland rallies from two-goal deficit
Lancaster Bible opened the scoring on a corner kick in the 11th minute and doubled its lead early in the second half. Alex Busick cut the deficit in the 57th minute with a shot from outside the right edge of the box.
Olivia Messercola equalized for Notre Dame of Maryland in the 69th minute after capitalizing on a Lancaster Bible turnover in the box. It was Messercola’s first goal of the season.
Lancaster Bible regained the lead in the 86th minute and added another goal in the final minute to secure the victory. Rayanna Wagaman scored the Chargers’ third goal, while Waryn Catania scored the final goal. Haley Moyer and Emily Murawski also scored for Lancaster Bible, with Emily Murawski assisting on goals by Moyer and Wagaman.
Lancaster Bible controls corner-kick margin
Lancaster Bible finished with a 19-5 advantage in corner kicks. Notre Dame of Maryland recorded two shots on goal, and both attempts resulted in goals.
Leah Hasberry made nine saves in 90 minutes for Notre Dame of Maryland. She faced 22 shots, including 13 on target, as Lancaster Bible improved to 6-6-2 overall and 4-1-2 in United East Conference play.
Notre Dame of Maryland fell to 4-9-1 overall and 2-4-1 in conference play. The Gators were scheduled to close the regular season Saturday by hosting Wilson.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland erased a two-goal deficit and tied the match through goals by Alex Busick and Olivia Messercola. Lancaster Bible’s 19-5 corner-kick advantage and two late goals ultimately decided the result.
Source: Original report
