Frostburg State University Women’s Field Hockey defeated No. 7 West Chester, 1-0, on November 7, 2026, in Frostburg, Maryland, to close the regular season. Mikyla Rineer scored the game-winning penalty stroke in the fourth quarter as Frostburg State held off West Chester despite a 25-5 disadvantage in total shots.
The teams remained scoreless through the first three quarters. Frostburg State earned a penalty stroke after a scramble in front of the goal in the fourth quarter, and Rineer converted the opportunity to give the Bobcats a 1-0 lead.
Goalkeeper Jenna Yazzetti Records 15 Saves for Second Shutout
Freshman goalkeeper Jenna Yazzetti made 15 saves and recorded her second shutout of the season. West Chester put 16 shots on goal, while Frostburg State finished with five shots and three shots on goal.
West Chester continued to pressure Frostburg State after Rineer’s goal, but Yazzetti and the Bobcats’ defense preserved the lead. Frostburg State held on for the one-goal victory in its regular-season finale.
Frostburg State Honors Nine Seniors in Final Home Game
Before the game, Frostburg State honored nine seniors: Avery Hayden, Emma Price, Mikyla Rineer, Ella Esham, Morgan Sparks, Piper Taylor, Sofia Boyle, Brie Macchia, and Jillian Mayes. Rineer later scored the decisive goal in the final game of the season.
Frostburg State finished the season 7-11, while West Chester finished 10-7. The victory gave the Bobcats a shutout against the No. 7 team in the country.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State University Women’s Field Hockey overcame West Chester’s shot advantage with a strong defensive effort. Yazzetti’s 15 saves and Rineer’s fourth-quarter penalty stroke produced a 1-0 regular-season-finale victory for Frostburg State.
Source: Original report
