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University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, November 1
Ypsilanti, Mich.
12 P.M.
University of Massachusetts
11-2-5, 5-1-5
2
at
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Eastern Michigan
6-5-6, 4-4-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Eastern Mich. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
November 01, 2026 | Women's Soccer
The Minutewomen clinched the No.2-seed and a bye into the semifinals in the MAC Championships.
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Two goals scored within three minutes and 25 seconds of each other late in the second half aided the University of Massachusetts women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Eastern Michigan at Scicluna Field in the regular season finale on Sunday afternoon.
Amelia Deren capitalized on a penalty kick opportunity with 89:56 left on the clock to give Massachusetts the go-ahead goal.
UMass improved to 11-2-5 overall and 5-1-5 in the Mid-American Conference, to secure the No. 2-seed in the upcoming MAC Championships to earn the bye to the semifinals round. Eastern Michigan moved to 6-5-6 on the year and 4-4-3 in the league.
Eastern Michigan got on the board first after being awarded a penalty kick early in the first half. At the 12:26 mark, Christie Fransen scored on the penalty kick to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead.
Late in the second half, Massachusetts knotted up the game at 1-1. On a free kick, Amelia Bloom sent the ball towards the front of the net, as Amanda Schultz got her left foot on the ball and chipped it into the back of the goal at the 86:31 mark. It marked Schultz's first career goal.
With only four seconds left on the clock, UMass was awarded a penalty kick of its own. Deren took the kick and converted her seventh penalty kick goal of the season to give the Minutewomen the 2-1 lead.
Massachusetts outshot Eastern Michigan, 13-9, including 5-3 for shots on goal. Corner kicks were even between the two teams at five apiece.
Deren posted a career-high four shots, which included three on goal. Monica Curry and Caroline Dickson followed with three and two shots, respectively. Chloe Kundra, Schultz, Bloom and Sophia Foley all had one shot each. Curry and Schultz both placed one shot on target.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld allowed only one goal and saved two shots through 90 minutes of action.
Eastern Michigan's Ella Holland played the full 90 minutes in net, allowing two goals and stopping three shots.
Massachusetts prepares for the MAC Championships as the Minutewomen secure the No. 2-seed. UMass earned a bye to the Semifinals and will play the winner of No. 3/No. 6-seed Quarterfinals matchup on Tuesday, November 10, at 1 p.m.
Amelia Deren capitalized on a penalty kick opportunity with 89:56 left on the clock to give Massachusetts the go-ahead goal.
UMass improved to 11-2-5 overall and 5-1-5 in the Mid-American Conference, to secure the No. 2-seed in the upcoming MAC Championships to earn the bye to the semifinals round. Eastern Michigan moved to 6-5-6 on the year and 4-4-3 in the league.
Eastern Michigan got on the board first after being awarded a penalty kick early in the first half. At the 12:26 mark, Christie Fransen scored on the penalty kick to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead.
Late in the second half, Massachusetts knotted up the game at 1-1. On a free kick, Amelia Bloom sent the ball towards the front of the net, as Amanda Schultz got her left foot on the ball and chipped it into the back of the goal at the 86:31 mark. It marked Schultz's first career goal.
With only four seconds left on the clock, UMass was awarded a penalty kick of its own. Deren took the kick and converted her seventh penalty kick goal of the season to give the Minutewomen the 2-1 lead.
Massachusetts outshot Eastern Michigan, 13-9, including 5-3 for shots on goal. Corner kicks were even between the two teams at five apiece.
Deren posted a career-high four shots, which included three on goal. Monica Curry and Caroline Dickson followed with three and two shots, respectively. Chloe Kundra, Schultz, Bloom and Sophia Foley all had one shot each. Curry and Schultz both placed one shot on target.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld allowed only one goal and saved two shots through 90 minutes of action.
Eastern Michigan's Ella Holland played the full 90 minutes in net, allowing two goals and stopping three shots.
Massachusetts prepares for the MAC Championships as the Minutewomen secure the No. 2-seed. UMass earned a bye to the Semifinals and will play the winner of No. 3/No. 6-seed Quarterfinals matchup on Tuesday, November 10, at 1 p.m.
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/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
UMA
EMU
Goals
2
1
Shots
13
9
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
2
3
Corners
5
5
Fouls
11
17
Scoring Plays
Christie Fransen (5)
EMU Christie Fransen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
12:26
Amanda Schultz (1)
Assisted By: Amelia Bloom
GOAL by UMA Schultz, Amanda Assist by Bloom, Amelia.
86:31
Amelia Deren (6)
UMA Amelia Deren PENALTY KICK GOAL.
89:56
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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