The Navy women's soccer squad capped a busy week with a decisive 3‑1 victory over Marist on Sunday, completing a flawless 3‑0 run across three consecutive matches in 2026.
Key Performances and Turning Points
After falling behind early when Sophia Dorsey opened the scoring at 12:33, the Mids answered with three unanswered goals. Katia Katsari‑Hoefer equalized in the 40th minute, Jessica Black struck the winner in the 52nd, and Faith Graziano sealed the result with a free‑kick in the 75th.
Head coach Carin Gabarra praised the team’s grit and persistence, noting that while the comeback was impressive, the side still needs to tighten possession and defensive consistency as they head into a stretch of five straight away games.
The match also marked the debut of ten new players mid‑game, with sophomore Sophia Ryan and freshman Sona Gonzales making immediate impacts. Junior goalkeeper Natasha Stramrood turned in four saves, including a pivotal stop by Ariana Mullin in the 42nd minute.
Navy outshot Marist 11‑9, holding a 7‑5 edge in shots on goal, and the defense limited the Red Foxes to just nine attempts. The performance extended the Mids’ unbeaten streak to four games (3‑0‑1) and reinforced confidence as they prepare for road trips to Radford and VMI next week.