Mount St. Mary’s University women’s soccer fell 2-1 to Sacred Heart on Oct. 24, 2026, in Fairfield, Connecticut. Lillian Young scored her first goal of the season and the third of her Mount career in the non-conference loss.
Lillian Young Responds Quickly After Opening Goal
Riley Pettigrew put Sacred Heart ahead with an assist from Shea Kelleher. Young equalized 46 seconds later, assisted by Erin Antone, who notched her third assist of the season and extended her team-high point total to nine.
Sacred Heart Scores Game-Winning Goal
Kelleher scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute off a pass from Pettigrew, giving Sacred Heart a 2-1 lead it would hold for the remainder of the match.
Abby Makela returned to goal for Mount St. Mary’s and made eight saves. Sacred Heart outshot Mount St. Mary’s 21-7, including 11 shots on goal to Mount’s two.
Mount St. Mary’s Set to Host Merrimack for Senior Day
Mount St. Mary’s University women’s soccer will host Merrimack on Oct. 31 for Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for noon, with Senior Day festivities planned before the match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Young provided a quick response after Sacred Heart’s opening goal, while Antone contributed a key assist. Makela’s strong performance in goal helped keep Mount competitive despite the loss.
Mount St. Mary’s enters the match with a 2-11-2 overall record. The team looks to finish the season strong as it returns home for Senior Day.
Source: Original report
