PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — D'Youville (1-1-0, 0-0-0) was defeated by Ursuline (1-1-0, 0-0-0) with a final score of 4-0 on Saturday at Ursuline Soccer Field. Despite the loss, D'Youville's goalkeeper recorded six saves during the match.
The match began with D'Youville making an early attempt as
Manta Socada (Helsinki, Finland Deutsche Schule Helsinki) fired a shot wide left at the 1:43 mark. Ursuline countered with a series of offensive plays, but D'Youville's
Alegra Black (Toronto, Ontario / Rabun Gap) was pivotal in maintaining a clean sheet, saving multiple shots, including two attempts at 3:34 and 4:02. D'Youville also had opportunities, but shots from
Gabrielle Giesing (North Tonowanda, N.Y. / North Tonowanda) and
Hannah Fleming (Fairport, N.Y. / Fairport) went off target. The first period concluded with no goals scored, leaving the teams tied at 0-0.
D'Youville faced a challenging second period as Ursuline quickly gained momentum. A penalty kick at 52:31 was followed by a goal at 60:56, pushed Ursuline ahead 2-0. Despite D'Youville's attempts to counter, including shots by Gabrielle Giesing and
Manta Socada, they were unable to break through Ursuline's defense. Ursuline extended its lead further with two more goals, extending the Arrows lead. The period ended with Ursuline leading 4-0, securing the victory for the home team.
Alegra Black played a key role for the Saints, making six saves throughout the match, with four in the first half. Giesing contributed offensively with two shots. Socada added pressure on the opposition with three shots during the game.
Chandra Philips (Orangeville, Ontario / Orangeville District) also had an attempt on goal, recording one shot.
Up Next
The Saints return home for a regional matchup against Bentley University at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026.
