The Robert Morris Colonials women's soccer squad edged out their rivals Canisius 3-1 on a crisp evening at the Demske Sports Complex in Buffalo. Alyssa Mella opened the scoring in the 14th minute after a turnover, giving the Colonials an early lead.
A Late Surge Defines the Contest
Maggie Cregan leveled the match in the 56th minute with an unassisted strike, but the Colonials responded swiftly. Sophia Cucchetti restored the lead in the 69th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball to score the game‑winning goal.
Goalkeeper Emma Cameron was a wall in the net, making six saves that kept the Colonials ahead, while Canisius' Alexa Turmel responded with two stops of her own. Senior Jessica Whitaker led all players with four shots on goal, underscoring the intensity of the midfield battle.
Statistical sheets revealed a clear edge for the visitors: Canisius outshot the Colonials 15‑7 and held a 10‑5 advantage in corner kicks, yet Robert Morris capitalized on its limited chances. Madison Sievering added an insurance goal in the 86th minute, finishing off a feed from Morgan Gesinski to seal the 3‑1 result.
The victory marks the 14th all‑time meeting between the two programs and extends a streak of games without a shutout for the Colonials. Next up, Canisius travels to St. Bonaventure for a Sunday afternoon clash at 1 p.m. in Olean, New York, where the next chapter will unfold.