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University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, October 18
Amherst, Mass.
1 P.M.
University of Massachusetts
10-1-4, 4-0-4
3
vs
2
Miami (OH)
7-6-3, 3-2-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Massachusetts Women’s Soccer Defeated Miami (OH), 3-2
October 18, 2026 | Women's Soccer
Amelia Bloom registered her first career brace on the afternoon.
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts women's soccer defeated Miami (OH), 3-2, on Saturday afternoon at Rudd Field. Junior forward Amelia Bloom recorded her first collegiate brace, scoring goals in the 54th and 87th minutes.
The last time UMass went undefeated to start conference play (win or tie) in eight straight contests was in the 1997 season (11-0-0 Atlantic 10).
Massachusetts moves to 10-1-4 overall and43-0-4 in the Mid-American Conference, while Miami (OH) moved to 7-6-3 overall and 3-2-3 in the league.
UMass 10-1-4 overall record to start the 2026 season is the best start since going 13-1-1 to start the 1988 season.
The first 45 minutes remained scoreless between the two teams with a few scoring opportunities each. Massachusetts took two shots in the first half with one on goal, while Miami (OH) had seven shots with two on target.
In the second half, UMass got on the board first as Bloom scored her first goal of the season of a free kick in the 54th minute to make it a 1-0 contest.
Amelia Deren then made it a 2-0 game, after notching her sixth penalty kick goal of the year at the 70:15 mark.
Miami (OH) cut the deficit in half, 2-1, at 86:38 with a penalty kick goal of their own my Millie Cook. Just 14 seconds later, the Minutewomen were awarded another penalty kick, in which Bloom capitalized to pull UMass ahead, 3-1.
With 87:29 left on the clock, the RedHawks were able to get back within one at 3-2 as Cook scored her second of afternoon from Morhea Hoefen.
Miami (OH) outshot UMass, 20-10, and held the slight advantage in shots on goal, 8-7. The RedHawks owned the advantage in the corner kicks, 7-4.
Deren led the team in shots with three, followed by Bloom and Monica Curry two. Chloe Kundra, Caroline Dickson and Aline Traber all had one shot. Deren and Bloom placed two shots on target, while Kundra, Curry and Dickson tallied one on goal.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld played in net through the full 90 minutes, allowing two goals and stopping five.
Dominique Popa of Miami (OH) allowed three goals and made four saves through 90 minutes of action.
Massachusetts welcomes Central Michigan on Saturday, October 24, for a 12 pm. Match at Rudd Field on ESPN+.
The last time UMass went undefeated to start conference play (win or tie) in eight straight contests was in the 1997 season (11-0-0 Atlantic 10).
Massachusetts moves to 10-1-4 overall and43-0-4 in the Mid-American Conference, while Miami (OH) moved to 7-6-3 overall and 3-2-3 in the league.
UMass 10-1-4 overall record to start the 2026 season is the best start since going 13-1-1 to start the 1988 season.
The first 45 minutes remained scoreless between the two teams with a few scoring opportunities each. Massachusetts took two shots in the first half with one on goal, while Miami (OH) had seven shots with two on target.
In the second half, UMass got on the board first as Bloom scored her first goal of the season of a free kick in the 54th minute to make it a 1-0 contest.
Amelia Deren then made it a 2-0 game, after notching her sixth penalty kick goal of the year at the 70:15 mark.
Miami (OH) cut the deficit in half, 2-1, at 86:38 with a penalty kick goal of their own my Millie Cook. Just 14 seconds later, the Minutewomen were awarded another penalty kick, in which Bloom capitalized to pull UMass ahead, 3-1.
With 87:29 left on the clock, the RedHawks were able to get back within one at 3-2 as Cook scored her second of afternoon from Morhea Hoefen.
Miami (OH) outshot UMass, 20-10, and held the slight advantage in shots on goal, 8-7. The RedHawks owned the advantage in the corner kicks, 7-4.
Deren led the team in shots with three, followed by Bloom and Monica Curry two. Chloe Kundra, Caroline Dickson and Aline Traber all had one shot. Deren and Bloom placed two shots on target, while Kundra, Curry and Dickson tallied one on goal.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld played in net through the full 90 minutes, allowing two goals and stopping five.
Dominique Popa of Miami (OH) allowed three goals and made four saves through 90 minutes of action.
Massachusetts welcomes Central Michigan on Saturday, October 24, for a 12 pm. Match at Rudd Field on ESPN+.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
MIA
UMass
Goals
2
3
Shots
20
10
Shots on Goal
8
7
Saves
4
5
Corners
7
4
Fouls
10
13
Scoring Plays
Amelia Bloom (1)
GOAL by UMass Bloom, Amelia.
53:31
Amelia Deren (5)
UMass Amelia Deren PENALTY KICK GOAL.
70:15
Millie Cook (3)
MIA Millie Cook PENALTY KICK GOAL.
86:38
Amelia Bloom (1)
UMass Amelia Bloom PENALTY KICK GOAL.
86:52
Millie Cook (3)
Assisted By: Morhea Hoefen
GOAL by MIA Cook, Millie Assist by Hoefen, Morhea.
87:29
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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