Wednesday, November 11
Boyds, Md.
7:30 PM
Seton Hall University
7-3-7, 3-3-5
0
vs
3
Villanova
13-1-5, 8-1-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Villanova | 2 | 1 | 3 |
11/11/2026 11:43:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Boyds, Md. – A tremendous season for the Seton Hall women's soccer team came to an end on Wednesday night as the Pirates fell to Villanova in the BIG EAST Championship semifinals, 3-0.
The defeat is just the third of the year for Seton Hall, who finishes at 7-3-7 overall on the season. Amazingly, this was the first time all season that the Pirates allowed more than two goals in a match. The Pirates made plenty of history this season, as their 12 shutouts as a team set a new single-season program record. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Kleinsmith finishes the season with a 0.58 goals against average, also a new team record.
How it Happened
Villanova came out of the gates strong with some early chances, but All-BIG EAST First Team goalkeeper Kate Kleinsmith was up to the challenge. Seton Hall did well to grow into the game as the first half wore on. Kileigh Gorman generated a couple early looks at goal in the 11th and 17th minute, the former being steered on frame.
Before halftime, the Wildcats scored a pair of goals to take the lead. Avrie Nelson tapped one over the line in the 33rd minute, while Dez Zapata doubled the lead in the 41st minute.
The Pirates came out strong in the second half, sending numbers forward to hunt for a goal to cut into the deficit. Gianna Angelillo fired a pair of shots towards goal in the half's first 15 minutes, while Nicole Proia and Kaylin Mallon also had looks at goal, but the Pirates remained scoreless. Villanova capped off the night with a third goal in the 71st minute to advance to the championship match.
The defeat is just the third of the year for Seton Hall, who finishes at 7-3-7 overall on the season. Amazingly, this was the first time all season that the Pirates allowed more than two goals in a match. The Pirates made plenty of history this season, as their 12 shutouts as a team set a new single-season program record. Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Kleinsmith finishes the season with a 0.58 goals against average, also a new team record.
How it Happened
Villanova came out of the gates strong with some early chances, but All-BIG EAST First Team goalkeeper Kate Kleinsmith was up to the challenge. Seton Hall did well to grow into the game as the first half wore on. Kileigh Gorman generated a couple early looks at goal in the 11th and 17th minute, the former being steered on frame.
Before halftime, the Wildcats scored a pair of goals to take the lead. Avrie Nelson tapped one over the line in the 33rd minute, while Dez Zapata doubled the lead in the 41st minute.
The Pirates came out strong in the second half, sending numbers forward to hunt for a goal to cut into the deficit. Gianna Angelillo fired a pair of shots towards goal in the half's first 15 minutes, while Nicole Proia and Kaylin Mallon also had looks at goal, but the Pirates remained scoreless. Villanova capped off the night with a third goal in the 71st minute to advance to the championship match.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
M/F
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
SHU
NOV
Goals
0
3
Shots
12
12
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
4
6
Corners
8
8
Fouls
9
7
Scoring Plays
Avrie Nelsen (8)
Assisted By: Dez Zapata
GOAL by NOV Nelsen, Avrie Assist by Zapata, Dez.
32:47
Dez Zapata (8)
GOAL by NOV Zapata, Dez.
40:58
Dez Zapata (8)
Assisted By: Morgan Kotch
GOAL by NOV Zapata, Dez Assist by Kotch, Morgan.
70:51
Game Leaders
def
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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