Frostburg State University Women’s Soccer won the program’s first Mountain East Conference Tournament championship with a 4-1 victory over No. 24 Fairmont State on Nov. 8, 2026, in Frostburg, Md. Fairmont State scored first, but Frostburg State answered with four goals to secure the title.
Arrington Sparks put Fairmont State ahead at the 10-minute mark. Cassidy Paige tied the match for Frostburg State on an assist from Madison Hinton, and Paige later assisted Kelly Dougherty’s goal to give the Bobcats a 2-1 lead.
Frostburg State University Women’s Soccer Takes Control
Frostburg State added to its lead inside the final 10 minutes of the first half. Madison Hobson assisted Mia Hudson, who scored to make it 3-1 after entering the match moments earlier.
Elena Fernandez scored Frostburg State’s fourth goal and her first of the season. Kelly Dougherty won the ball at midfield and played the ball forward before Fernandez finished the chance.
Frostburg State Holds Fairmont State Without a Second-Half Goal
Fairmont State opened the second half with four shots in the first 10 minutes. Mia Graff saved an attempt from Dayra Dinarte, while the Frostburg State defense blocked two other chances and Graff caught a shot from Braylyn Sparks.
Graff also kept out efforts from Valentina Gianinetto and Agnes Bjork as Frostburg State protected its three-goal advantage. Each team recorded 15 shots, while Frostburg State held a 9-5 edge in shots on goal.
Frostburg State Awaits NCAA Tournament Selection
Frostburg State entered the championship as the Mountain East Conference North Division champion after defeating Fairmont State 1-0 in the regular-season finale. The teams entered the championship with the top two conference records.
Following the result, both teams held overall records of 16-2-3. The NCAA Tournament Selection Show is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., and the NCAA Regional Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 13. The regional opponent and time were not provided.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State University Women’s Soccer overcame an early deficit and secured the program’s first Mountain East Conference Tournament championship. Four different Frostburg State players scored, and the Bobcats limited No. 24 Fairmont State to one goal while maintaining a 9-5 advantage in shots on goal.
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