MOOSE KENNEL THE HUSKIES
Moose overcome a challenging start to secure a 4-2 victory against Word of Life.
In a competitive showdown on October 5, 2025, UMaine Augusta triumphed over Word of Life with a final score of 4-2, showcasing a strong offensive performance.
The game kicked off with Word of Life striking first as Ellie Rishel found the net just under three minutes into the match, giving her team an early 1-0 lead. However, UMaine Augusta quickly responded, tying the game in the first half when Dixie Szabo scored off an assist from Aurelia Maietta. Just a minute later, Maietta scored unassisted, putting the Moose ahead 2-1 before the end of the first period.
As the second half unfolded, UMaine Augusta continued to build on their momentum. Allyson Spencer added to the lead with an unassisted goal at the 54:50 mark. Rhiannon Bousquet sealed the victory with another goal in the final moments of the match, assisted by Maietta, bringing the score to 4-2.
In terms of statistics, UMaine Augusta dominated in shots taken, with a total of 26 compared to Word of Life's 15. Their goalkeeper, Vanessa Wharton, made nine saves against 11 shots on goal. Word of Life's Ryleigh Gangarossa faced 15 shots on goal, recording 11 saves.
Overall, UMaine Augusta's combination of effective offense and solid defense secured their victory, as they improved their overall record to 4-5-2, while Word of Life fell to 4-5-0.