The Stonehill College women's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-1 draw against the University of New Hampshire, a result that left both sides feeling the sting of missed chances.
Key Moments in the Opening Match
Senior forward Emma Cranston broke the deadlock in the second half, scoring her first goal of the campaign and the third of her collegiate career. The strike was set up by sophomore midfielder Holley MacLellan, whose first collegiate assist slipped perfectly into Cranston's path.
In goal, sophomore Jenna Hamel made her debut start and limited New Hampshire to a single strike, a penalty converted by Lindsay Lenhard in the 65th minute. The match also marked the collegiate introductions of first‑year players Sadie O'Toole, Cam Dunn, Allyson Cullingford and sophomore Taylor Sztaba, who all saw action on the field.
Stonehill earned an early corner at the 7:22 mark, but Casey Rice's shot rattled the crossbar, highlighting the narrow margins that defined the contest. The Skyhawks will now travel to Rhode Island for a non‑conference clash with Bryant University on Sunday, hoping to turn early chemistry into a victory.