Babson College Women's Soccer Set to Face Off Against Brandeis in Season Opener

Strategic Insights -

The Babson College women's soccer team is preparing to face off against Brandeis in their season opener on Tuesday, September 2, at 4 p.m. on Hartwell-Rogers Field. The Beavers return 18 players from last year's team, which finished with an 8-7-5 overall record and a 5-3-3 mark in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Beavers have a 18-26-4 all-time record against Brandeis, with their last win coming in 2022.
  • Babson returns several key players, including All-NEWMAC second team selections Jadyn Mapura and Caroline Sutherland, as well as junior Priscilla-Rose Men-Martin and sophomore Mack Feeney in the midfield.
  • The team will be looking to break a two-game losing streak to the Judges, who defeated Babson 4-0 last season.
  • Brandeis returns 17 players from last year's team, which finished with a 9-7-1 overall record and 0-6-1 record in the University Athletic Association (UAA).
  • The Judges were led last season by Abby Kenkelen, who finished with two goals in the season opener against Bridgewater State.
  • Babson head coach Nellie Pineault has finished at .500 or better in 14 of her 15 seasons since taking over the program in 2010.
  • The Beavers are looking for a win in their season opener for the first time since 2022.

Statistics:

  • Babson is 14-6-3 in their season opener over the last 23 seasons.
  • The Beavers are 20-6-6 in regular-season matches against conference foes over the last three seasons.
  • The team scored 15 goals in conference play last fall, with a 15-13 goal differential.
  • Babson recorded five shutouts over their final 10 games of the 2024 campaign and conceded one goal or fewer eight times.
  • The Beavers are 7-0-2 last fall and are 15-2-4 over the last two seasons when scoring the first goal of the game.

Sources:

  • Babson College Athletics Massachusetts
  • Brandeis Athletics website