The UMass women's soccer team posted a stunning 4‑3 victory over Harvard at Jordan Field on Thursday, turning a 3‑0 halftime deficit into a thrilling win that improved their season record to 3‑0‑0.
Harvard drew first blood early, with Ólöf Kristinsdóttir opening the scoring in the 12th minute, and later extended the lead through a penalty converted by Jasmine Leshnick in the 36th minute, putting the Crimson up 3‑0 at halftime.
The Minutewomen answered back after the break, as Amelia Deren’s penalty at 51:27 and Nia Hislop’s strike three minutes later cut the margin to 3‑2, setting the stage for a dramatic comeback.
Curry’s Momentum Shifts the Game
Freshman Monica Curry then took control, scoring her first collegiate goal in the 55th minute before leveling the match in the 65th, and finally delivering the winner in the 85th minute to seal a 4‑3 finish.
UMass outshot Harvard 25‑11, with Curry posting a career‑high four shots on goal, while the defensive unit limited Harvard to 12 corners despite the opposition’s early dominance.
The win improves the Minutewomen to 3‑0‑0, while Harvard falls to 0‑2‑0, underscoring the team’s resilience and depth as they look to build momentum early in the season.