The UMBC women's soccer team saw its unbeaten start to the season snapped on a sunny Thursday afternoon at Retriever Soccer Park, falling 2-0 to the St. John's Red Storm.
First-Half Control
Despite entering the match with a 3-1-1 record, the Retrievers dominated early possession and crafted several chances, including a 34th-minute through ball from sophomore midfielder Zoe Brossman that set up Cami Mink, while a corner kick in the 7:45 mark sparked a scramble near the penalty area that narrowly missed a goal.
Red Storm's Second-Half Surge
St. John's broke the deadlock shortly after the break, as junior Janelle Sylvestre's precise cross found the net, and freshman Carly Schuler added the second goal in the 72nd minute. UMBC's senior midfielder Regan Rubin also tested the crossbar with a shot that sailed over in the opening half, underscoring the narrow margins.
The Retrievers will now hit the road for their first away test, traveling to Delaware on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., a venue that promises another chance to rebound against a resilient opponent.
Both sides displayed gritty defensive work throughout, with St. John's ultimately edging out UMBC in a back-and-forth contest that highlighted the competitive balance of the early season.