FAIRFIELD, CT (October 24, 2026) – Senior
Lillian Young sent home her first goal of the season during Saturday's showdown between Mount St. Mary's and Sacred Heart. The Pioneers were able to counter and get a 2-1 win.
Young scored for the third time in her Mount career, with one goal as a sophomore against Canisius and again as a junior against Saint Peter's.
Erin Antone provided the assist, which is her third of the season, and brings her team-high point total to nine.
Abby Makela returned to the lineup as the keeper and registered eight saves.
HOW THE MATCH UNFOLDED
- Riley Pettigrew struck first for the Pioneers, earning the opening goal off an assist from Shea Kelleher.
- Young's goal came 46 seconds after Pettigrew, as Antone delivered a perfect pass up the left side of the pitch. The senior drew out Pioneers goalkeeper Kyran Thievon enough to plant the ball past her and into the net.
- Kelleher provided the Sacred Heart game winner, with a 22nd minute strike that came with an assist from Pettigrew.
The Mount is now 2-11-2 for the season and 2-7-1 in the Metro Conference.
UP NEXT
Next Saturday (Oct. 31), the Mount hosts Merrimack for Senior Day. Kickoff is at noon with Senior Day festivities taking place before the match.
