Wagner College Athletics

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Wagner College women's soccer team fell to Stonehill, 2-0, on a rainy and wet Sunday afternoon at Hameline Field.

Playing through slick conditions, Wagner (4-6-2, 3-1-0 NEC) and Stonehill (4-5-4, 4-1-0 NEC) battled through a scoreless opening 42 minutes before the Skyhawks broke through late in the first half to take a 1-0 advantage into halftime.

The Seahawks generated several opportunities in the opening 45 minutes. Junior Kelly Gallagher put two shots on goal, while junior Megan Knapp also forced a save late in the half. Junior goalkeeper Abigail Marcello made three first-half saves to keep Wagner within one.

Wagner came out looking for the equalizer in the second half, with junior Anayah Rivera and junior Hailey Knapp each putting attempts on goal in the opening six minutes.

The Skyhawks doubled their advantage in the 73rd minute to make it 2-0.

Wagner continued to push in the closing minutes, generating two corner kicks and a pair of shots in the final two minutes, but was unable to find the back of the net.

The Seahawks finished with 12 shots, including five on goal, and held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks. Gallagher led Wagner with four shots and two on goal, while Marcello finished with five saves. 

Wagner is back in action on Sunday, Oct. 11, on the road against LIU. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the SUSA Sports Complex in Central Islip, N.Y.