When and Where:
August 29, 2025 – Mansfield, Conn.
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.) 0-0-1
Eastern Conn. St. 0-0-1
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) women's soccer team opened the 2025 season with a 1-1 draw against Eastern Connecticut State on Friday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
Top Performers
- Sophomore Sophia Cagnetto scored her first collegiate goal in the 89th minute to secure the tie.
- Graduate CC Rosario led all players with five shots, including four on target.
- Senior Kristin Vahle tallied two saves while playing the full 90 minutes in goal.
- The Warriors lone goal came in the opening minutes on an own goal charged to the Golden Eagles.
How It Happened
- The Warriors jumped ahead just 3:36 into the contest when a Golden Eagles own goal gave Eastern Connecticut the early 1-0 advantage.
- St. Joseph's generated steady offensive pressure throughout the match, outshooting the Warriors 12-7 and holding a 6-1 edge in corner kicks.
- After several strong chances were denied by ECS goalkeeper Alex Ignatowicz, the Golden Eagles broke through late. In the 89th minute, Cagnetto found the back of the net with an unassisted strike to level the match at 1-1.
- Neither side could produce a winner in the closing minutes, sending St. Joseph's home with a point in its season opener.
By the Numbers
- St. Joseph's outshot Eastern Conn. St. 12-7 and held a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Golden Eagles also led 6-1 in corner kicks.
- The Warriors goalkeeper Ignatowicz finished with eight saves
- Both teams recorded one yellow card apiece.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles return to action on Tuesday, September 2, when they travel to take on Ramapo.
