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University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, October 5
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
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Photo by: Chris Tucci - UMass Athletics
Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Central Michigan On The Road, 2-0
October 05, 2025 | Women's Soccer
Emma Burke recorded her first career goal, as Leah Nisenfeld earned her fourth shutout of the year.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – University of Massachusetts women's soccer shut out Mid-American Conference rival Central Michigan, 2-0, at the CMU Soccer Complex on Sunday afternoon.
The Minutewomen improve to 4-5-2 overall, including 2-3 in the MAC, while the Chippewas move to 0-10-2 on the year and 0-4-2 in conference action.
Macy Graves and Emma Burke scored the two goals for Massachusetts, as it marked Graves' first of the season and Burke's first collegiate goal.
UMass went out to a quick 1-0 start at the 9:21 mark. As the ball rolled out to Morgan Bellamy, Bellamy sent it into the box. Caroline Dickson tapped the ball out towards Graves at the top of the box, with Graves kicking it into to traffic and past the goalkeeper for her first goal of the season.
Late in the second half, Massachusetts extended its lead to 2-0 in the 81st minute. A free kick sent towards the front of the net from Amelia Bloom started to settle as Burke ran towards the front of the net, chipping the ball into the lower corner of the net for her first career goal.
Central Michigan outshot Massachusetts, 15-8, with the Chippewas edging out the Minutewomen, 6-4, in shots on goal. UMass had the advantage in corner kicks, taking eight to Central Michigan's four.
Eight Minutewomen registered a shot on the day, while Kayla Nohasiarisoa, Graves, Burke and Bloom placed their shots on goal. Dickson and Bloom recorded an assist each on the afternoon.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld posted her fourth shutout of the season after stopping six of 15 shots faced through 90 minutes of action.
UMass returns to Rudd Field for home MACtion against Buffalo on Thursday, October 9, at 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
The Minutewomen improve to 4-5-2 overall, including 2-3 in the MAC, while the Chippewas move to 0-10-2 on the year and 0-4-2 in conference action.
Macy Graves and Emma Burke scored the two goals for Massachusetts, as it marked Graves' first of the season and Burke's first collegiate goal.
UMass went out to a quick 1-0 start at the 9:21 mark. As the ball rolled out to Morgan Bellamy, Bellamy sent it into the box. Caroline Dickson tapped the ball out towards Graves at the top of the box, with Graves kicking it into to traffic and past the goalkeeper for her first goal of the season.
Late in the second half, Massachusetts extended its lead to 2-0 in the 81st minute. A free kick sent towards the front of the net from Amelia Bloom started to settle as Burke ran towards the front of the net, chipping the ball into the lower corner of the net for her first career goal.
Central Michigan outshot Massachusetts, 15-8, with the Chippewas edging out the Minutewomen, 6-4, in shots on goal. UMass had the advantage in corner kicks, taking eight to Central Michigan's four.
Eight Minutewomen registered a shot on the day, while Kayla Nohasiarisoa, Graves, Burke and Bloom placed their shots on goal. Dickson and Bloom recorded an assist each on the afternoon.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld posted her fourth shutout of the season after stopping six of 15 shots faced through 90 minutes of action.
UMass returns to Rudd Field for home MACtion against Buffalo on Thursday, October 9, at 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
Team Stats
UMass
CMU
Goals
2
0
Shots
8
15
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
6
2
Corners
8
4
Fouls
19
8
Scoring Plays
Macy Graves (1)
Assisted By: Caroline Dickson
GOAL by UMass Graves, Macy Assist by Dickson, Caroline.
09:21
Emma Burke (1)
Assisted By: Amelia Bloom
GOAL by UMass Burke, Emma Assist by Bloom, Amelia.
80:30
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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