Box Score CASTINE, Maine – An early lead for the University of Maine at Farmington slipped away and the Beavers dropped a 5-2 decision to Husson University, in Saturday's North Atlantic Conference Women's Soccer Tournament East Division Quarterfinal at Ritchie Field on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy.
The Beavers struck in the game's second minute, when Kate Mohlar scored an unassisted tally to put UMaine-Farmington in front, 1-0.
Husson's Charlotte Messer knotted the game at 1-1 in the 22nd minute with an unassisted tally of her own, and the Eagles' Natalie Aviolla found the back of the UMaine-Farmington goal just over two minutes later to put Husson in front, 2-1. Molly Ennis extended the Husson lead to 3-1 lead in the 41st minute, off an assist from Aviolla.
The Eagles tacked on goals from Katie Raymond and Shannon Dowd just 84 seconds apart early in the second half, giving Husson a 5-1 lead.
UMaine-Farmington senior McKenna Brodeur converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute to cut the margin to 5-2.
Senior keeper Callie Hammer logged two saves in the UMaine-Farmington goal, while Husson backup keeper Shie Smith played 82 minutes with one save and was credited with the win. Smith entered the game in the eighth minute in relief of starting keeper Hannah Kenney. Husson outshot UMF, 13-6, and had a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks.
With the loss, UMaine-Farmington closed the books on its 2021 season with a 7-11-0 overall record. The Beavers have made an appearance in the NAC Women's Soccer Tournament every season since UMaine-Farmington joined the conference in 2003.
