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WSOCSeniorDay26-27
Aidan Hohlfeld
2
Winner Salem St. SAL (4-7-5, 2-3-2)
0
Nichols NIC (2-14-2, 1-8-1)
Winner
Salem St. SAL
(4-7-5, 2-3-2)
2
Final
0
Nichols NIC
(2-14-2, 1-8-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Salem St. SAL 1 1 2
Nichols NIC 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer Ends Season With Loss to Salem State on Senior Day

DUDLEY, Mass. (10/29/2026) - The Nichols College women's soccer team fell to Salem State University, 2-0, on Thursday afternoon in its Senior Day contest at the Nichols Soccer Field.

Following the loss, the Bison finish the 2026-27 season 2-14-2 overall, 1-8-1 in Conference of New England (CNE) play. The Vikings cap off 4-7-5.

Following the conclusion of the game, seniors Hannah Deschene, Olivia Blasko and Graduate Student Serephine Jodoin were honored with a ceremony at the bottom of the hill for their academic and athletic careers as members of the Nichols College women's soccer program.

Salem State struck early, opening the scoring in the seventh minute when Krysta Zamejtis found the back of the net off an assist from Lucia Henrich Paya at 6:34. Nichols responded with several attacking opportunities, as Maggi Cullivan recorded a pair of early shots before Summer Bruno forced Salem State goalkeeper Lauren Wilson into a save in the 10th minute. Elizabeth Johnson kept the Bison within striking distance, making a pair of first-half saves, including stops on attempts from Henrich Paya and Daelyn Williams.

Nichols continued to generate chances throughout the opening half, with Juliana Brimecombe testing Wilson in the 22nd minute. Rylyn McInnis nearly equalized moments later, rattling a shot off the right post in the 24th minute. Cullivan and Brenna Patenaude added attempts as the Bison looked to level the contest before halftime, but Salem State carried its 1-0 advantage into the break.

The Vikings doubled their lead at 53:39 when Lindsay McGotty scored to make it a 2-0 contest. Nichols continued to push offensively, with McInnis and Gianna Masciadrelli registering shots on target before Cassie Rice forced a team save from the Salem State defense in the 60th minute. Bruno followed with another attempt that was turned aside by Wilson.

The Bison continued to apply pressure in the second half, earning multiple corner kicks and creating additional opportunities in the attacking third. Cullivan struck the left post in the 68th minute, while Alyssa Senecal hit the opposite post in the 76th minute. Brimecombe also generated several late opportunities, including three shots in the final 11 minutes, but Wilson and the Salem State defense preserved the shutout.

In recognition of Senior Day, Hannah Deschene was featured at forward for the Bison, making her first-half start before returning to the pitch late in the second half. Deschene played 27 minutes in the contest as Nichols honored her contributions to the program.

Nichols finished with a 23-10 advantage in shots, including a 12-6 edge in shots on goal, and held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks. Johnson and Emily Dougenik each recorded two saves in goal for the Bison.
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