The UMBC women's soccer team battled through a near three‑hour weather delay to defeat Fairmont State 5‑3 on Tuesday night, improving to 3‑0 for the first time since the 2014 season.
Despite the interruption, the Retrievers maintained a commanding 21‑10 edge in shots on goal and held a 5‑2 advantage in corners, underscoring their offensive dominance throughout the contest.
Standout Performances
Brooke Clagett was the most prolific scorer, finding the net twice and adding an assist, while Zoe Brossman contributed a goal and two assists, including the opening penalty kick that opened the scoring in the 21st minute.
Emma Schupansky ignited the second‑half rally with a laser‑like strike from the right side of the box, and Payton Schenning followed with the third goal after a precise feed from Cece Price in the 58th minute.
Clagett completed her double‑digit contribution in the 65th minute, slipping past a defender for a one‑on‑one finish, and the Retrievers continued to press, eventually extending their lead before Fairmont State rallied with two quick goals from Addison Castaneda and Sam Yuen to narrow the margin to 4‑3.
The match concluded with a flurry of activity, but UMBC’s earlier shot superiority and corner count reflected a sustained pressure that ultimately secured the victory.
Looking ahead, UMBC will host West Chester on Sunday at 3:00 p.m., a game that promises another test for a team riding a historic start to the season.