Springfield College

Boston, Mass. - October 24, 2026 - The Springfield College women's soccer team defeated Emerson, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon, as Adyson Wiseman (Waterford, Conn.) scored the game-winning goal in the 88th minute.
 
With the win, the Pride improve to 4-10-1 overall and 3-5-1 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play, while the Lions drop to 6-8-2 overall and 4-5 in conference action.
 
Wiseman's late strike proved to be the difference in a tightly contested matchup, while Micaela Tracey (Mahwah, N.J.) recorded five saves to earn the first shutout of her career for Springfield.
 
Neither team was able to establish a consistent offensive rhythm in the first half, as both teams recorded just one shot on goal before heading into halftime scoreless.
 
Springfield generated more opportunities to open the second half, recording four shots, including three on goal, in the first 20 minutes of the period. The Pride's defense continued to limit Emerson's chances, keeping the game scoreless as the clock wound down.
 
With under three minutes remaining, Springfield earned a free kick from deep outside the Lions' penalty area. Lauren Darrell (Wethersfield, Conn.) delivered the ball into the box, where Wiseman finished with a strike into the left side of the net to give the Pride the late 1-0 lead.
 
Emerson outshot Springfield, 13-10, though both teams recorded five shots on goal. The Lions also held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.
 
The Pride return home to take on Mount Holyoke on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m.
 
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