Siena's unbeaten streak meets its match
The Saints' eight‑match unbeaten run in America East play was tested on a crisp evening when they hosted Binghamton. A 0‑0 stalemate left the record intact but ended the streak of victories that had defined their recent stretch.
Since the program's inaugural meeting in 2021, the two sides have met 16 times, with Siena holding a 2‑0 edge from the last encounter. The latest draw added another chapter to a rivalry that has often been decided by narrow margins.
Between the posts, Cate Burns turned in a commanding performance, making four saves that preserved the clean sheet. The effort marked her 19th career shutout and tied the school record, underscoring her role as the defensive anchor.
Binghamton, meanwhile, extended its unbeaten home streak to 12 matches, having posted a 9‑0‑3 record in that span. The Bearcats generated eight shots, four on target, while Siena managed seven attempts and five corners, but a late penalty awarded to Catherine Rogers was denied by goalkeeper Rebecca Kessler.
What’s next for the Saints
Siena will travel to Syracuse on September 2 to face Le Moyne at 4 p.m. The upcoming contest offers a chance to reset the narrative and reclaim the winning form that has characterized much of the season.
Defensively, the Saints have built a 260‑minute shutout streak that ranks among the longest in program history, a testament to a unit that has consistently limited opponents despite a modest offensive output.
The match also highlighted the contributions of Anna Buckwalter and Lucia Lopez, whose late‑game pressure forced Burns into two critical saves in the 75th minute, preserving the tie and the record.