Mount St. Mary’s University women’s soccer played Iona to a 0-0 draw Sept. 5, 2026, in New Rochelle, New York, earning its second tie of the season. The result left Mount St. Mary’s at 0-4-2 overall and 0-0-1 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.
Abby Makela makes six saves to protect shutout
Abby Makela started in goal for Mount St. Mary’s University and faced 18 shots. She made six saves, including six in the first half, as Iona was held scoreless.
Lindsay Heath, Payton Meara and Jessica Ras formed the Mount St. Mary’s backline mentioned in the recap. Meara played all 90 minutes, while Iona finished with seven shots on goal.
Mount St. Mary’s women’s soccer creates more chances after halftime
Mount St. Mary’s recorded two shots in the first half before producing six more after halftime. Fineen Cregan recorded the Mount’s first shot on goal within eight minutes of the opening half.
Peyton Gallagher led Mount St. Mary’s with three shots. Cassidy Nichols and Erin Antone each recorded two shots, while Mount St. Mary’s finished with five shots on goal.
Mount St. Mary’s women’s soccer returns home to face Quinnipiac
Mount St. Mary’s is scheduled to host Quinnipiac at Waldron Family Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026. Kickoff is set for noon.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The draw gave Mount St. Mary’s its second tie of the season and its first conference result. Makela’s six saves and the defensive work in front of her helped preserve the shutout as Iona held a 7-5 edge in shots on goal.
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