Facing two-time defending WAC regular season champions Utah Valley is not going to be easy for any team in the league this season, but Adelaide Wyrzynski showcased her talents against the Wolverines even as Tarleton State fell to a 5-2 defeat in their conference opener. The freshman, who has emerged as a real impact option off the bench, had a hand in both of the Texans’ strikes as she finished with a goal as well as her first collegiate assist.
Now with two goals this season, Wyrzynski sits equal second for goals on a Tarleton State side that certainly shares the scoring load, with the Sydneysider sharing that second spot with eight other players. Despite the loss, the Texans still sit at 6-4-3, no small feat for a team still finding its footing at Division I level.
Iona Snape has been an integral part of Siena’s lineup throughout the season, but this week saw the midfielder’s name on the scoresheet for the first time since November 2023. Down 1-0 to a Fairfield team that came in to the game sitting at 8-1, Snape beat her defender down the right before squaring the ball for a teammate to send home for the goal that turned out to secure the Saints a point in a 1-1 draw. The assist was the third of Snape’s career, and her first of the season, as the Saints moved to 5-5-1 overall and picked up their first point in MAAC play.
Oregon State came into their game against Gonzaga looking for a solid start to their WCC campaign, and Katie Godden duly delivered. Although the Beavers were assisted by a pair of own goals by the Zags, it was Godden who put the game beyond doubt. The senior earned a 52nd minute penalty, and promptly converted the resulting spot kick, somehow nutmegging the Gonzaga goalkeeper in the process. The result moved the Beavers to 3-6 overall, but more importantly, saw them start WCC play 1-0 before they take on Pacific next week, who will hopefully have Libby Davy back sooner rather than later.
We talked up the battle between Little Rock and Morehead State this week, and the match didn’t disappoint as all three Aussies were heavily involved. Candice Kilderry, Lilly Bailey, and Natasha Tanner each started for their respective sides as Little Rock picked up a 2-1 win. Morehead State went up 1-0 inside three minutes, but Kilderry tied things up as she fired the ball beyond Bailey in the 23rd minute. The Trojans would complete the comeback nine minutes after halftime to edge past the Eagles on the Ohio Valley Conference standings, with the teams sitting in 2nd and 3rd on seven and six points respectively through three games. All three Aussies played in excess of 70 minutes, as a league that has been a successful hunting ground for many Aussies over the years continues to provide a place for players to succeed.
The Atlantic 10 has also been home to a number of Aussies over the year, with one of the most successful, Hannah Peric, again proving her value to UMass. More known for her defensive prowess, the Manly United product popped up with the third goal of her college career to help the Minutewomen to a third consecutive win, scoring the game winner in a 2-1 victory. Against a team with no outfield player standing taller than 5’9, the 6’2 Peric was unstoppable at a 74th minute corner. Although the ball that was sent in may have been an Olimpico-in-waiting, Peric made absolutely sure that it found the back of the net, heading home to make absolutely sure. The Minutewomen now sit level atop the Atlantic 10 standings with nine points through four games, and although conference favourites Saint Louis have a game in hand, UMass have the points on the board at this stage.
Complete Results
Alabama State (Grace Norbury, Madison Chambers)
This week: defeated Ark.-Pine Bluff 3-2; lost 1-0 to Grambling
Grace Norbury started both games for Alabama State this week, playing the full 90 minutes in the win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and 76 minutes in the loss to Grambling. Madison Chambers also started both games, playing 59 minutes against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and 21 minutes against Grambling.
Bellarmine (Teagan Douglas)
This week: defeated Stetson 2-1; lost 2-1 to FGCU
Teagan Douglas played every minute across both games for Bellarmine this week, finishing with a pair of shots in the win over Stetson.
Charleston Southern (Eve Tiktikakis)
This week: match v UNC Asheville postponed
Charleston Southern’s match against UNC Asheville was postponed due to Hurricane Helene.
Coastal Carolina (Tahlia Voskanian)
This week: lost 3-1 to James Madison; match v Ga. Southern postponed
Tahlia Voskanian did not feature in Coastal Carolina’s loss to James Madison, whilst the match against Georgia Southern was postponed due to inclement weather.
Dartmouth (Kate Ryan)
This week: lost 2-1 to Yale
Kate Ryan did not feature in Dartmouth’s loss to Yale.
Denver (Isabella Chidiac)
This week: defeated Kansas City 3-1; drew 0-0 with North Dakota
Isabella Chidiac came off the bench for Denver in both games this week, playing 21 minutes against Kansas City before rattling off three shots in 33 minutes against North Dakota.
Detroit Mercy (Chantelle Symes)
This week: drew 1-1 with Green Bay; drew 1-1 with Milwaukee
Chantelle Symes did not feature for Detroit Mercy in either game this week.
Fresno State (Shivani Battaglia)
This week: lost 1-0 to Boise St.; drew 0-0 with Utah St.
Shivani Battaglia did not feature for Fresno State in either game this week.
Harvard (Erin Gordon)
This week: lost 2-1 to Brown
Erin Gordon played the full 90 minutes in Harvard’s loss to Brown.
High Point (Meg Roden)
This week: match v Winthrop postponed
High Point’s match against Winthrop was postponed due to Hurricane Helene.
Incarnate Word (Montanna Mathews)
This week: lost 1-0 to Southeastern La.; lost 2-1 to Northwestern St.
Montanna Mathews came off the bench in both games this weekend, playing 15 minutes against Southeastern Louisiana and 68 minutes in the loss to Northwestern State.
Little Rock (Candice Kilderry)
This week: drew 0-0 with SIUE; defeated Morehead St. 2-1
Candice Kilderry started and played 78 minutes in both games this weekend, scoring the game-tying goal with one of two shots on target in the win over Morehead State.
Long Island (Izzy Stein)
This week: defeated Le Moyne 2-1
Izzy Stein played the full 90 minutes in Long Island’s win over Le Moyne.
Loyola Maryland (Ava Blizzard)
This week: drew 0-0 with Lafayette
Ava Blizzard did not feature in Loyola Maryland’s draw with Lafayette.
Maine (Grace Wilson, Lara Kirkby)
This week: defeated Vermont 3-2
Lara Kirkby started in Maine’s comeback win over Vermont, tallying a shot on target in 61 minutes of playing time. Grace Wilson did not feature on this occasion.
Massachusetts (Hannah Peric)
This week: defeated Fordham 4-2; defeated Rhode Island 2-1
Hannah Peric played every minute of the weekend for Massachusetts, scoring the game-winner with one of two shots on target against Rhode Island.
Mississippi Valley State (Jacquelline Kambere)
This week: drew 0-0 with Texas Southern; drew 0-0 with Prairie View
Jacquelline Kambere started both games for Mississippi Valley State this week, playing 73 minutes against Texas Southern and 68 minutes against Prairie View A&M, tallying a shot on target in each game.
Morehead State (Lilly Bailey, Natasha Tanner)
This week: defeated Western Ill. 2-0; lost 2-1 to Little Rock
Lilly Bailey played every minute of the weekend for Morehead State, making a single save against Little Rock after Western Illinois failed to test the freshman. Natasha Tanner started both games, tallying three shots with one on target in 76 minutes against Western Illinois and playing 71 minutes against Little Rock.
Northwestern State (Caitlin Le Roux)
This week: defeated UIW 2-1
Caitlin Le Roux came off the bench to play four minutes in Northwestern State’s win over Incarnate Word.
Old Dominion (Alice Thompson)
This week: defeated ULM 1-0; lost 3-2 to James Madison
Alice Thompson did not feature in Old Dominion’s win over Louisiana-Monroe, but came off the bench to play 14 minutes against James Madison.
Oregon State (Katie Godden)
This week: defeated Gonzaga 4-2
Katie Godden started and played 71 minutes in Oregon State’s win over Gonzaga, winning a penalty and converting the resulting spot kick in the process.
Pacific (Libby Davy)
This week: lost 2-0 to LMU (CA)
Libby Davy did not feature in Pacific’s loss to Loyola Marymount.
Purdue (Zoe Karipidis)
This week: lost 2-0 to Washington; defeated Oregon 1-0
Zoe Karipidis did not feature for Purdue in either game this week.
Rider (Eloise Jones)
This week: lost 2-0 to Canisius
Eloise Jones did not feature in Rider’s loss to Canisius.
Saint Francis (Claire Scarpin, Aimee Benton)
This week: lost 4-1 to Stonehill; defeated Delaware St. 3-0
Aimee Benton did not feature for Saint Francis against Stonehill, but played the second half against Delaware State, making three saves. Claire Scarpin also did not feature against Stonehill, but came off the bench to register one shot in 15 minutes of play against Delaware State.
Saint Peter’s (Sophie Cook, Wilma Thodhlana)
This week: lost 3-0 to Quinnipiac
Sophie Cook and Wilma Thodhlana each played the full 90 minutes in Saint Peter’s loss to Quinnipiac.
Santa Clara (Holly Furphy)
This week: defeated San Francisco 4-0
Holly Furphy did not feature in Santa Clara’s win over San Francisco.
Seton Hall (Grace Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell)
This week: lost 5-0 to Georgetown; drew 2-2 with St. John’s (NY)
Sarah Mitchell came off the bench to play ten minutes in Seton Hall’s loss to Georgetown, whilst Grace Mitchell did not feature for the Pirates this week.
Siena (Iona Snape)
This week: drew 1-1 with Fairfield
Iona Snape came off the bench in Siena’s draw with Fairfield, tallying an assist on the Saints’ game-tying goal during her 62 minutes on the pitch.
Southern (Yazmin Baird-Watson)
This week: No games.
Stetson (Camila Madriz Figueroa)
This week: lost 2-1 to Bellarmine; lost 3-2 to Eastern Ky.
Camila Madriz Figueroa did not feature for Stetson in either game this weekend.
Tarleton State (Adelaide Wyrzynski)
This week: lost 5-2 to Utah Valley
Adelaide Wyrzynski came off the bench to play 50 minutes in Tarleton State’s loss to Utah Valley, scoring one goal and assisting another.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Molly Arens, Emma Bates)
This week: defeated McNeese 3-1
Molly Arens started and played 51 minutes in Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s win over McNeese State, whilst Emma Bates came off the bench to play 15 minutes.
Towson (Courtney Butlion)
This week: drew 2-2 with Northeastern; lost 3-1 to Hofstra
Courtney Butlion came off the bench for Towson in both games this week, finishing with one shot in 31 minutes against Northeastern and playing 19 minutes against Hofstra.
UAB (Abbey Burns)
This week: lost 2-1 to Rice; defeated Fla. Atlantic 1-0
Abbey Burns played every minute for UAB this week, tallying a shot against Rice and one on target in the win over Florida Atlantic.
UMBC (Annie Grove)
This week: lost 3-0 to Mercyhurst; defeated UMass Lowell 2-1
Annie Grove started both games for UMBC this week, playing 38 minutes against Mercyhurst and 65 minutes in the win over UMass Lowell.
UNC Asheville (Mercedes McNabb, Jasmine Barry)
This week: match v Charleston So. postponed
UNC Asheville’s match against Charleston Southern was postponed due to Hurricane Helene.
VCU (Greta Kraszula)
This week: drew 1-1 with Saint Joseph’s; drew 1-1 with St. Bonaventure
Greta Kraszula played all 180 minutes of the weekend for VCU, registering one shot in the draw with St. Bonaventure.
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