When and Where:
April 11, 2026 - Patchogue, NY / Danzi Stadium
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.), 3-8, 3-2 Skyline
Mount Saint Mary, 5-4, 4-1 Skyline
Results:
St. Joseph's (L.I.) fell to Mount Saint Mary College, 3-12, in a matchup where defensive effort and draw control kept the Golden Eagles competitive early before MSMC pulled away in the second half. late Saturday afternoon.
Top performers:
- Kaitlyn Ippolito: Led the attack with 2 goals, 6 ground balls and 2 caused turnovers
- Sabrina Doyle: Contributed 1 goal and 1 assist,
- Emma Stein: Defensive standout with 6 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers
- Maggie Harding: Strong in net with multiple saves and 6 ground balls, while recording her 400th career save
- Emily Grace Passaro: Added 3 draw controls, 3 ground balls, and 2 caused turnovers
How it happened:
- 1st Quarter: Mount Saint Mary struck first and took a 2-0 lead before Ippolito scored late to make it 2-1 heading into the second.
- 2nd Quarter: The Knights extended the lead to 4-1, but SJLI responded with a goal from Ippolito, assisted by Doyle, to keep the game close.
- 3rd Quarter: Doyle's goal cut it to 4-3, but MSMC answered with a major scoring run to take control at 8-3
- 4th Quarter: Mount Saint Mary dominated the final frame, adding four more goals to seal the 12-3 win.
Notes:
- St. Joseph's recorded 18 ground balls, showing strong effort in possession battles
- The Golden Eagles forced 14 caused turnovers, highlighting defensive pressure throughout the game
- The team controlled 7 draw controls, led by Passaro
- Offensive struggles showed with just 6 shots on goal out of 12 total shots
- 32 turnovers significantly impacted momentum and scoring opportunities
Up next:
The Golden Eagles return to action April 15th where they travel to Purchase, NY where they face face Manhattanville at 5:00pm.