Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s soccer team secured its first win of the 2026 season with a 2-1 victory over Goucher at Beldon Field in Baltimore on Saturday. Freshman Ava Tippett scored her first collegiate goal in the 86th minute to give the Gators the lead they held through the final whistle.
The victory marked Notre Dame of Maryland’s first-ever win against Goucher in 12 attempts. The Gators improved to 1-1 on the season with the result.
Notre Dame of Maryland Women’s Soccer Takes Early Lead
Alex Busick opened the scoring within the first seven minutes to put Notre Dame of Maryland in front. Later in the match, Goucher earned a penalty in the 64th minute, but goalkeeper Leah Hasberry made a crucial save to deny the spot kick. Hasberry finished with nine saves in the contest. Goucher managed to score the equalizer on the subsequent corner kick.
Ava Tippett Scores Late for Notre Dame of Maryland
Tippett restored the lead for Notre Dame of Maryland in the 86th minute, netting the first collegiate goal of her career. The Gators’ defense held strong for the remainder of the match to secure the win. Notre Dame of Maryland finished with four shots on goal out of seven total shots, while Goucher registered 10 shots on goal from 16 attempts.
Notre Dame of Maryland Women’s Soccer Plays Marymount Wednesday
Notre Dame of Maryland is scheduled to play Marymount Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. as part of Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland women’s soccer overcame a statistical disadvantage in shots on goal by getting an early score from Busick, a penalty save from Hasberry and the decisive late goal from Tippett. The result gave the Gators their first win of the season and their first victory over Goucher in 12 attempts.
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