UNH Falls 1-0 to Maine

Thursday, October 31

Durham, N.H.

7 PM

University of New Hampshire

Maine

Photo by: Katie Sheridan

10/31/2024 9:10:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Wildcats Claim No. 2 Seed in America East Championship

DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire women's soccer team fell 1-0 to Maine in a Border Battle, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, on Thursday evening at Wildcat Stadium.

With the loss, the Wildcats claim the No. 2 seed for the second time in three years in the upcoming America East Championship tournament. The 'Cats receive a first-round bye and will host a semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available now at UNHWildcats.com/Tickets. Their opponent will be determined following the quarterfinal matchup between No. 3 Binghamton and No. 6 Vermont on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Redshirt junior captain Sally Rainey (West Lebanon, N.H.) made six saves in the loss, while Maine goalkeeper Jessica Kasacek tallied three saves.

The Wildcats conclude the regular season at 11-4-1 overall and 6-2 in the America East, while Maine finishes at 11-1-3 and 7-0-1 in conference play.

Up Next

UNH will host an America East Championship tournament semifinal at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.

how it happened

In the 15th minute, Maine delivered a cross, leading to a one-timed shot towards the near post that Rainey managed to stop.
A UNH foul in the box awarded Maine a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, which Abby Kraemer converted.
The Wildcats managed three shots on goal in the first half but struggled to create significant scoring opportunities.
Rainey came up with another big save in the 56th minute to keep the Black Bears from increasing the lead.

inside the numbers

Maine led in both shots (12-9) and shots on goal (7-3).
The Black Bears also held the edge in corner kicks (4-3).
With 11 wins, the Wildcats have matched the program's highest total under head coach Steve Welham, set in 2017.

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