Box Score BEVERLY, Mass. (October 7, 2026) – Ahead in the 33^rd minute following the second goal of the season from Ava dos Santos, the Western New England women's soccer team couldn't put the game away late, as the hosting Gulls of Endicott College stormed back with two goals in under five minutes to shock the Golden Bears, who fell by a final score of 2-1 in Conference of New England action on Wednesday evening. 

Records:

• Western New England: 6-4, 3-2 CNE
• Endicott College: 8-1, 4-0-1 CNE

How it Happened:

First Half:

• The two teams played a tightly contested opening half, with Endicott holding a 2-1 edge in shots through the opening 45 minutes.
• Endicott had an early corner kick, coming just 55 seconds into the opening half, but the WNE defense held the Gulls from taking any shot on the chance, keeping Endicott off the scoreboard. Endicott had the only two fouls in the opening 30 minutes of the game, as play was generated at midfield in the first half.
• Western New England broke through in the 33^rd minute when Ava dos Santos found the back of the net to give the Golden Bears a 1-0 lead. The goal by dos Santos was WNE's only shot of the first half. 
• Endicott applied pressure late in the half, but Ainsley Napolitano following the goal from WNE, but Ainsley Napolitano came up with a big save with just 22 seconds remaining in the half to keep the Golden Bears in front, 1-0. Endicott took just two shots in the opening 45 minutes, one on goal. 

Second Half:

• Endicott came out with increased pressure after the break, getting back-to-back chances from Emerson Iacovelli and Finley Barker, but neither could beat the WNE senior goalkeeper, who kept the Golden Bears in front. 
• Endicott began turning the momentum and set up six corner kicks in the opening 15 minutes of the second half. The Gulls had multiple chances to score, but the WNE defense played strong to keep the hosts from scoring. 
• Endicott finally broke through in the 65^th minute to even the score when Belle Johnson scored to even the match at 1-1. Endicott came with even more pressure in following the goal and wasted little time adding another tally when Emma Spear knocked home her first of the season on an assist from Gabi Krause, as the Golden Bears quickly saw their lead evaporate, turning a WNE 1-0 lead into a 2-1 lead for the Gulls in under five minutes of action. 
• Now down one, the Golden Bears look to go on the attack to equalize the contest, but Western New England couldn't find any offense in the final 20 minutes of action, as Endicott held the ball in their own offensive zone and captured the victory, stunning the Golden Bears with a 2-1 final score.  

Inside the Lines:

• Ava Dos Santos scored her second tally of the season, which ended up being Western New England's only shot on goal in the match. WNE put together just two shots total in the game.
• Ainsley Napolitano made five saves in goal for Western New England, including four in the second half.
• Endicott finished with an 11-2 advantage in shots and a 7-1 edge in shots on goal.
• The Gulls also held a 12-0 advantage in corner kicks, including 10 in the second half.
• Endicott took ten corner kicks in the second half overall and had 12 in the game. 
• Western New England had dropped three straight to Endicott in the season series. 

Up Next:

• WNE looks to bounce back with another game on the road, traveling to Suffolk University for an important CNE contest on Saturday, October 10 for a 12:00 PM opening kickoff.