The Washington College Shorewomen lost 1-0 to St. Mary’s College of Maryland in a non-conference women’s field hockey game on September 23, 2026, at Kibler Field at Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium in Chestertown, Maryland. Josephine Mascolo scored the only goal with 7.2 seconds remaining in the second quarter, lifting St. Mary’s College of Maryland to a 3-3 record and dropping Washington College to 2-5.
Mascolo converted a penalty corner, with Julie Presgraves recording the assist. The goal remained the difference through the final two quarters as St. Mary’s College of Maryland held off the Washington College Shorewomen.
Washington College Shorewomen Create Chances
Washington College recorded 18 shots and 18 penalty corners but could not find the equalizer. The Shorewomen put 11 shots on goal, while St. Mary’s College of Maryland recorded four shots on goal.
Tyler Rice and Tara Radebaugh recorded shots on goal in the opening quarter, while Natalie Watkinson also attempted a shot. Watkinson, Radebaugh and Erin Houlihan added second-quarter shots before Mascolo’s late penalty-corner goal.
The Shorewomen recorded three shots on goal and six penalty corners in the third quarter. Watkinson had a chance with six seconds remaining in the period, but St. Mary’s College of Maryland stopped the attempt.
Washington College Defends Late St. Mary’s Pressure
Washington College earned six additional penalty corners during the opening 8:37 of the fourth quarter. Watkinson and Maris LaPerle recorded shots during the period, with LaPerle’s attempt saved and Watkinson’s blocked.
Ashley Swan made a defensive save with 5:39 remaining to prevent St. Mary’s College of Maryland from extending its lead. Charlotte Schurman made four saves for the Shorewomen, who could not score before the final whistle.
Washington College Opens Centennial Conference Schedule
The Washington College Shorewomen are scheduled to return Saturday, September 26, at 1 p.m. against Gettysburg College in their Centennial Conference opener. The game is scheduled to take place at Washington College.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Washington College created sustained offensive pressure with 18 shots and 18 penalty corners, but St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s second-quarter goal proved decisive. Swan’s defensive save and Schurman’s four saves kept the Shorewomen within one, with Gettysburg College next on the schedule in the Centennial Conference opener.
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