JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Saint Peter's women's soccer team (2-13-1) CONF. (1-8-1) had a nail-biter this afternoon at Jaroschak field against the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-8-1) CONF. (3-6-1). The Peacocks ended up losing 2-3.
Saint Peter's celebrated its senior day this afternoon, where they honored their seven seniors:
Amanda Andreus,
Alexa De Barros,
Julia Pinho Magno,
Lea Masching,
Sydney Ragland,
Jacqui Weber, and
Wilma Thodhlana.
Mayla McLean netted her fourth goal of the season, and Pinho Magno also got on the score sheet on her Senior Day.
WHAT HAPPENED:
FIRST HALF:
The game started with a save from Begga Kristinsdottir in the fifth minute.
Amanda Andreus had a look on goal in the 14th minute.
Alex Husson struck the crossbar in the 28th minute, and Pinho Magno had a good look on goal in the 30th minute.
With five minutes left in the first half,
Melissa Pires fired a shot on goal that was saved by the Canisius keeper.
The Golden Griffins had the upper hand in shots, leading 11-4.
SECOND HALF:
Both teams were looking to strike first in the second half. In the 51st minute,
Mayla McLean had a shot on goal that was saved by the keeper and
Sydney Ragland got the rebound but shot just wide of the goal.
In the same 51st minute,
Azsa Leighton passed the ball to
Mayla McLean who would find the back of the net. The Peacocks had a commanding 1-0 lead.
A Canisius corner kick in the 57th minute led to a goal scored by Ava Pickard. The game was now tied at one a piece.
Exactly a minute later, Meghan Joerger fired a shot from outside the box to give the Golden Griffins the lead.
The Peacocks were fighting for the equalizer and made some substitutions. The Golden Griffins struck again in the 69th minute to go up 3-1.
Saint Peter's was awarded a penalty kick in the 75th minute.
Julia Pinho Magno stepped up to take the kick and converted a goal. The Peacocks were now down 2-3.
UP NEXT:
The Peacocks will travel to Fairfield, CT, next Saturday, where they will face off against the Fairfield Stags at 12 PM ET in their final away game of the 2026 season. The game can be watched on ESPN+.
