The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team concluded its season with a 2-0 loss to Penn State Harrisburg in the United East Conference Championship final on Nov. 8, 2026, in Middletown, Pa.
Penn State Harrisburg took the lead in the 10th minute when Abigail Mahaffey scored. The Lions added a second goal in the 87th minute, with Olivia Sgrignioli scoring off an assist from Julia Hughes.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Soccer Creates Second-Half Chances
St. Mary’s College of Maryland created several opportunities after halftime but could not solve Penn State Harrisburg goalkeeper Sydney Mulka. Addy Campbell put a shot on target in the 47th minute, while Charlotte Bryan recorded shots on goal in the 47th and 60th minutes. Mulka saved all three attempts.
St. Mary’s goalkeeper Breanna Brown recorded two saves. Penn State Harrisburg finished with six total shots, including four on goal, while St. Mary’s recorded four shots and three shots on goal.
Red Card Complicates Closing Stages
Allie Petryszak received a red card in the 76th minute, leaving St. Mary’s College of Maryland shorthanded for the remainder of the match. Penn State Harrisburg later scored its second goal to complete the 2-0 result.
The loss ended St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s run in the United East Conference Championship final. The team finished 6-2-0 in United East play with an overall record of 9-9-3.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Penn State Harrisburg gained an early advantage through Mahaffey and protected the lead as Mulka stopped three St. Mary’s shots on goal. Petryszak’s red card made the closing stages more difficult for St. Mary’s before Sgrignioli’s late goal sealed the final.
Source: Original report
