University of Massachusets Athletics
Sunday, September 6
Amherst, Mass.
1 P.M.
University of Massachusetts
4-1-0, 0-0-0
4
vs
1
UMass Lowell
1-4-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Photo by: Chris Tucci - UMass Athletics
Women’s Soccer Downs UMass Lowell On Senior Day, 4-1
September 06, 2026 | Women's Soccer
Monica Curry recorded two goals, including the game-winner, for her second career brace.
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts women's soccer secured a 4-1 victory on Senior Day over in-state rival UMass Lowell on Sunday afternoon at Rudd Field. Freshman midfielder Monica Curry registered her second career brace, notching the game-winning goal in the 56th minute.
Kayla Nohasiarisoa dished out her first collegiate assist, before tallying another for two points.
The Minutewomen improve to 4-1-0 overall, while the River Hawks moved to 1-4-1 on the year.
Massachusetts got on the board early to make it a 1-0 game at the 10:27 mark. Caroline Dickson found the ball in the box before passing to Nohasiarisoa. Nohasiarisoa tangled up with a UMass Lowell defender, sending the ball back towards Dickson, as she took a shot from just outside the six-yard box to hit the back of the net.
The River Hawks knotted up the match, 1-1, with a goal from Gaby Eckroth in the 33rd minute before the end of the first half.
Curry put the Minutewomen back on top at the 55:13 mark with her third goal of the season. Nohasiarisoa passed the ball to the top of the box with Curry dribbling It to the right corner. Curry then blasted a shot through the right side to make it a 2-1 contest.
UMass was awarded a penalty kick off a UMass Lowell handball in the box. Amelia Deren converted her second penalty kick of the season to push Massachusetts ahead, 3-1, in the 60th minute.
The Minutewomen extended their lead at the 74:52 mark to lead 4-1. With the ball in UMass' offensive zone at midfield, Curry stole the ball away from the River Hawks and created a break away for herself. Inside the 18-yard box, the UMass Lowell goalkeeper started to challenge Curry, but Curry took a shot before and sent it past the keeper.
Massachusetts outshot UMass Lowell, 15-5, which included eight shots on frame to the River Hawks three. UMass Lowell had the slight advantage in corner kicks, 5-4.
Curry tied her career-high four shots, followed by Dickson with three. Nohasiarisoa and Lexi Terry posted two shots with four Minutewomen tallying a shot. Curry, Dickson and Nohasiarisoa all placed two shots on net.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld saw 90 minutes of action in net for Massachusetts, making two saves and allowing one goal. For UMass Lowell, Hannah Callaghan spent 90 minutes between the posts, stopping four shots and allowing four goals.
UMass welcomes Yale to Rudd Field on Thursday, September 10, at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.
Kayla Nohasiarisoa dished out her first collegiate assist, before tallying another for two points.
The Minutewomen improve to 4-1-0 overall, while the River Hawks moved to 1-4-1 on the year.
Massachusetts got on the board early to make it a 1-0 game at the 10:27 mark. Caroline Dickson found the ball in the box before passing to Nohasiarisoa. Nohasiarisoa tangled up with a UMass Lowell defender, sending the ball back towards Dickson, as she took a shot from just outside the six-yard box to hit the back of the net.
The River Hawks knotted up the match, 1-1, with a goal from Gaby Eckroth in the 33rd minute before the end of the first half.
Curry put the Minutewomen back on top at the 55:13 mark with her third goal of the season. Nohasiarisoa passed the ball to the top of the box with Curry dribbling It to the right corner. Curry then blasted a shot through the right side to make it a 2-1 contest.
UMass was awarded a penalty kick off a UMass Lowell handball in the box. Amelia Deren converted her second penalty kick of the season to push Massachusetts ahead, 3-1, in the 60th minute.
The Minutewomen extended their lead at the 74:52 mark to lead 4-1. With the ball in UMass' offensive zone at midfield, Curry stole the ball away from the River Hawks and created a break away for herself. Inside the 18-yard box, the UMass Lowell goalkeeper started to challenge Curry, but Curry took a shot before and sent it past the keeper.
Massachusetts outshot UMass Lowell, 15-5, which included eight shots on frame to the River Hawks three. UMass Lowell had the slight advantage in corner kicks, 5-4.
Curry tied her career-high four shots, followed by Dickson with three. Nohasiarisoa and Lexi Terry posted two shots with four Minutewomen tallying a shot. Curry, Dickson and Nohasiarisoa all placed two shots on net.
Junior goalkeeper Leah Nisenfeld saw 90 minutes of action in net for Massachusetts, making two saves and allowing one goal. For UMass Lowell, Hannah Callaghan spent 90 minutes between the posts, stopping four shots and allowing four goals.
UMass welcomes Yale to Rudd Field on Thursday, September 10, at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.
Players Mentioned
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UML
UMass
Goals
1
4
Shots
5
15
Shots on Goal
3
8
Saves
4
2
Corners
5
4
Fouls
10
11
Scoring Plays
Caroline Dickson (2)
Assisted By: Kayla Nohasiarisoa
GOAL by UMass Dickson, Caroline Assist by Nohasiarisoa, Kayla.
10:27
Gaby Eckroth (1)
Assisted By: Nora Belin
GOAL by UML Eckroth, Gaby Assist by Belin, Nora.
32:29
Monica Curry (4)
Assisted By: Kayla Nohasiarisoa
GOAL by UMass Curry, Monica Assist by Nohasiarisoa, Kayla.
55:13
Amelia Deren (1)
UMass Amelia Deren PENALTY KICK GOAL.
59:45
Monica Curry (4)
GOAL by UMass Curry, Monica.
74:52
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
2
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