The University of Maryland, Baltimore County women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to the Maine Black Bears on Nov. 1 at Retriever Soccer Park in Baltimore, Md. Payton Schenning scored UMBC’s goal, her second of the season, while the Retrievers moved to 9-5-4 overall and 3-3-2 in America East Conference play.
Maine was listed at 7-5-4 overall and 4-2-2 in America East play. The match was played on UMBC’s Senior Day.
Maine Takes Two-Goal Lead
Abbey Thornton scored Maine’s first goal, assisted by Isabella Meadows, and Emma Nicholson added the Black Bears’ second goal just over two minutes into the second half. Maine took a 2-0 lead before UMBC responded 21 seconds later.
Gabby Larson and Cece Price assisted on Schenning’s goal. Schenning finished the play with a shot beneath the crossbar to bring UMBC within one.
UMBC created additional chances while trying to equalize. Kristiana Kolega had two scoring opportunities, including one denied by Maine goalkeeper Elean Barenberg, who made six saves. Delainey Proctor had a volley cleared off the goal line, and Cami Mink recorded a late shot that Barenberg saved.
UMBC Earns No. 5 America East Tournament Seed
Despite the loss, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County will make its first appearance in the America East Conference Tournament since 2015. UMBC is the No. 5 seed and will travel to face the No. 4 seed University of Vermont in the first round Thursday at 3 p.m.
UMBC lost 3-1 to the University of Vermont on Sept. 20 at Virtue Field. The winner of the first-round matchup will travel to No. 1 Binghamton the following Sunday at 1 p.m.
Maine held a 17-12 advantage in total shots. UMBC attempted seven corner kicks, while Maine attempted five.
The official UMBC game recap includes the complete scoring summary and America East tournament information.
MSB Analysis
UMBC’s Senior Day ended with a 2-1 loss, but the Retrievers will continue into the America East Conference Tournament as the No. 5 seed. Schenning’s goal kept UMBC within reach after Maine built a two-goal lead, and the Retrievers will next face the University of Vermont in the tournament’s first round.
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