Castleton

Spartans

CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's soccer team came up just short in a 1-0 Little East Conference loss to UMass Boston on Saturday afternoon, as first-year goalkeeper Grace Kallio recorded a career-high 11 saves.

The Basics:

• Final Score: 1-0 UMass Boston
• Location: Castleton, Vt.  | Dave Wolk Stadium
• Records: 5-4-3 (4-0-1 LEC) UMass Boston | 2-9 (0-5 LEC) VTSU Castleton

How it Happened:
UMass Boston wasted no time finding the back of the net, scoring in the fifth minute to take an early 1-0 lead. Emma Kirby nearly answered a minute later, but her shot was stopped by the Beacons' goalkeeper.

The Beacons controlled much of the first half, outshooting the Spartans 11-3. Kallio kept Castleton within reach with six saves before the break, while Chloe Green sent a shot just wide of the net as the Spartans continued to search for the equalizer.

UMass Boston continued to apply pressure after halftime, but Kallio and the Spartan backline held the Beacons to the lone goal. Castleton had an opportunity to even the score after breaking past the Beacons' backline on a four-on-one chance following a corner kick, but the play was called offside.

The Spartans continued to push for an equalizer late in the contest. Paige Cargill set up a corner kick for Maya Coviello, who headed the ball toward the net, but her attempt sailed just wide. Castleton was unable to find the equalizer as UMass Boston held on for the 1-0 conference victory.

By the Numbers:

• Kallio recorded a career-high 11 saves across 90 minutes.
• Coviello led Castleton with two shots while Caitlin Flaherty, Gwen Bridges, Kirby, and Green each recorded one shot on goal.

What's Next
Castleton continues its homestand on Wednesday, Oct. 14, hosting Skidmore College in a nonconference matchup at 7 p.m.