Buffalo, N.Y. - Amelia Hammond's game-winning goal in the 88th minute sent the St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Soccer team to a thrilling 2-1 victory over D'Youville University on Saturday afternoon at Dobson Field in Western New York.
STAC picks up its first win of the 2025 season and moves to 1-8-3 overall and 1-3-1 in ECC play, while D'Youville slips to 2-8-2 and 1-3-0.
Danica Brill tallied the lone goal for the host Saints, as goalkeeper Alegra Black (L, 2-6-1) stopped 4 of 6 shots faced for D'Youville.
Meanwhile, Sarai Rodriguez and the aforementioned Hammond scored a goal apiece for the Spartans. Keeper Catalena Robson (W, 1-4-1) picked up her first win of the year for St. Thomas Aquinas by turning aside 6 of 7 shots fired her way.
How it Happened
20th Minute: A failed clear by Catalena Robson allowed Danica Brill to corral the ball and fire a shot into the empty net to give D'Youville a 1-0 advantage.
29th Minute: An offensive rush by the Spartans gave Sophie Stanley the chance to chip a through ball to the front of the net for the deflection by Sarai Rodriguez past Alegra Black to tie the match at 1-1.
88th Minute: A late push by STAC saw Amelia Hammond and Kaitlyn Maguire dance around several Saints defenders on a give and go. Hammond sent the ball to her left, finding Maguire and then received a return pass inside the box. Hammond then dribbled her way toward the net before releasing a soft shot past Black at the left post to give the maroon and gold the late 2-1 lead.
Inside the Box Score
- D'Youville outshot St. Thomas Aquinas 13-11 (7-6 on goal) in the match.
- STAC earned a 7-0 corner kicks advantage over D'Youville.
- Sarai Rodriguez registered a match-high four shots in the contest, with three going on frame.
- Rodriguez has scored goals in three of her last four matches.
- Amelia Hammond's game-winning goal is her second tally on the season.
Up Next
STAC hosts Mercy University on Wednesday, October 22 at Spartan Field. Kickoff between the Spartans and Mavericks is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in Sparkill.