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University of Massachusets Athletics
Thursday, October 29
Amherst, Mass.
3 P.M.
University of Massachusetts
10-2-5, 4-1-5
0
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Western Michigan
9-4-4, 7-2-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mich. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Massachusetts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
October 29, 2026 | Women's Soccer
The Minutewomen conclude the regular season on Sunday at Eastern Michigan at 12 p.m.
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts women's soccer fell to Western Michigan, 4-0, on Thursday afternoon at Rudd Field.
Massachusetts moved to 10-2-5 overall and 4-1-5 in the Mid-American Conference, while Western Michigan improved to 9-4-4 overall and 7-2-1 in league play.
In the first half, Western Michigan claimed a 2-0 lead. A header from Reese Lynn sailed into the back of the net to make it a 1-0 game in the 28th minute. Irelyn Sheldon then notched a goal at the 42:01 mark, sending it into the bottom left of the net.
The Broncos continued to score in the final 45 minutes, extending their lead to 4-0. Kaiya Stewart made it a 3-0 contest in the 58th minute, before finding the back of the net again in the 70th minute to bring the match to its final score of 4-0.
Western Michigan outshot Massachusetts, 24-6, including 11-2 with shots on goal. The Broncos held the advantage in corner kicks over the Minutewomen, 10-1.
Caroline Dickson led the team in shots with three, followed by Amelia Deren, Nia Hislop and Morgan Bellamy with one each. Dickson and Deren both placed one shot on target.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld halted seven shots and allowed four goals through 90 minutes of action.
Reagan Sulaver of Western Michigan saw 90 minutes of action in goal, allowing no goals and making two saves.
Massachusetts hits the road for its final regular season match, taking on Eastern Michigan on Sunday, November 1, at 12 p.m. on ESPN+.
Massachusetts moved to 10-2-5 overall and 4-1-5 in the Mid-American Conference, while Western Michigan improved to 9-4-4 overall and 7-2-1 in league play.
In the first half, Western Michigan claimed a 2-0 lead. A header from Reese Lynn sailed into the back of the net to make it a 1-0 game in the 28th minute. Irelyn Sheldon then notched a goal at the 42:01 mark, sending it into the bottom left of the net.
The Broncos continued to score in the final 45 minutes, extending their lead to 4-0. Kaiya Stewart made it a 3-0 contest in the 58th minute, before finding the back of the net again in the 70th minute to bring the match to its final score of 4-0.
Western Michigan outshot Massachusetts, 24-6, including 11-2 with shots on goal. The Broncos held the advantage in corner kicks over the Minutewomen, 10-1.
Caroline Dickson led the team in shots with three, followed by Amelia Deren, Nia Hislop and Morgan Bellamy with one each. Dickson and Deren both placed one shot on target.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld halted seven shots and allowed four goals through 90 minutes of action.
Reagan Sulaver of Western Michigan saw 90 minutes of action in goal, allowing no goals and making two saves.
Massachusetts hits the road for its final regular season match, taking on Eastern Michigan on Sunday, November 1, at 12 p.m. on ESPN+.
Players Mentioned
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WMU
UMass
Goals
4
0
Shots
24
6
Shots on Goal
11
2
Saves
2
7
Corners
10
1
Fouls
8
9
Scoring Plays
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Reese Lynn (1)
Assisted By: Taryn DeShane
GOAL by WMU Lynn, Reese Assist by DeShane, Taryn.
27:51
Irelyn Sheldon (3)
GOAL by WMU Sheldon, Irelyn.
42:01
Kaiya Stewart (7)
GOAL by WMU Stewart, Kaiya.
57:16
Kaiya Stewart (7)
GOAL by WMU Stewart, Kaiya.
69:30
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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