When and Where:
September 1, 2026 – Patchogue, NY - John A. Danzi Stadium
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.) 0-1-0
Eastern Conn. St. 1-0-0
The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) women's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 5-1 loss against Eastern Connecticut State at home on Tuesday afternoon.
Top Performers
- Senior Julia Dunne led the Golden Eagles with one goal scored.
- Senior Alexis Pasciuta recorded two shots on goal.
- Graduate student Kristin Vahle tallied four saves while playing the full 90 minutes in goal.
How It Happened
- The Warriors started the scoring field early with two goals three minutes apart from each other.
- Eastern Conn. State continued strong on offense with their third goal of the half with an assist of a corner kick.
- ECSU found the back of the net with four minutes left ending the first half 4-0.
- St. Joseph's- L.I. found their way offensively in the second half, with Dunne scoring the lone goal for the Golden Eagles.
- In the closing seconds, the Warriors scored their fifth goal, ending the match 5-1.
By the Numbers
- Eastern Conn. State outshot St. Joseph's 17-4 and held a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- ECSU also led 8-0Â in corner kicks.
- The Warriors recorded four saves.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles open conference play as they host Yeshiva on Friday, September 4 at 11:00 AM.