Hoyas chase momentum after early setback against top-ranked Stanford
The nationally ranked Georgetown University women’s soccer team closes out its West Coast swing on Sunday in Moraga, California, when it meets Saint Mary’s. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern and fans are being directed to GUHoyas.com for live stats and to ESPN+ for streaming coverage.
Georgetown enters the match 1-1-0 after opening the season with a 4-1 victory over Fordham and following that up with a 2-0 loss to No. 1 Stanford at Cagan Stadium. The defeat came early, with the Cardinals striking twice inside the first 10 minutes; thereafter, the Hoyas regrouped and held the nation’s top-ranked side scoreless for the rest of the contest.
Goalkeeper Reiley Fitzpatrick was credited with a number of key saves in the Stanford match that helped keep Georgetown within reach. Offensively, junior forward Lizzie Heller made an immediate impact after being listed No. 95 nationally by TopDrawerSoccer entering the season: she opened her junior campaign with two goals in the season opener.
After the strong start against Fordham, midfielder Abby Droner and Fitzpatrick earned recognition on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll — Georgetown’s first conference weekly honours of the 2026 season. Droner’s early form has her among the conference leaders in goals, shots on goal and points.
Saint Mary’s arrives off a strong start
Saint Mary’s comes into the matchup unbeaten through three games (2-0-1). The Gaels drew their season opener with Long Beach State before following up with consecutive wins: a 4-0 victory over Fresno State and a 3-0 result against UC Davis. The 4-0 result featured multiple scorers, including sophomore Ashlyn Vaughn and senior Brooklyn Smith; freshman Brianna Jurasek scored twice in her collegiate debut.
Saint Mary’s is stepping into the game off what the program described as a historic 2025 campaign. Last year the Gaels posted a program-record seven West Coast Conference wins and finished second in the WCC, their best conference placing in more than two decades. Returning goalkeeper Kate Plachy, a redshirt junior, was noted as a key piece of that side.
- Georgetown record: 1-1-0
- Saint Mary’s record: 2-0-1
- Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET; live stats on GUHoyas.com; stream on ESPN+
“Georgetown surrendered two goals in the opening 10 minutes and held the nation’s top-ranked team scoreless for the remainder of the match.”
The contest caps a short road trip for the Hoyas, who have been tested early against high-calibre opposition. Nationally ranked programmes frequently face the challenge of maintaining early-season momentum when scheduling strong non-conference opponents; Georgetown’s 4-1 start against Fordham suggested one trajectory, while the loss to Stanford provided a reality check against elite competition.
For supporters tuning in from across Ontario and the rest of Canada, the matchup offers an opportunity to assess how the Hoyas respond away from home and whether the early-season honours for players such as Droner and Fitzpatrick are harbingers of a sustained run in conference play. The live-stream and stats links will be the primary ways to follow the game in real time.
| Team | Record | Notable early-season notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 1-1-0 | 4-1 win over Fordham; two goals conceded early vs. Stanford; Droner, Fitzpatrick on BIG EAST Weekly Honour Roll |
| Saint Mary’s | 2-0-1 | 4-0 win over Fresno State; 3-0 win over UC Davis; strong 2025 WCC campaign |
Sunday’s match will provide a clearer picture of where both programs stand as they head into the regular season. For Georgetown, the task is to translate individual honours and an early offensive explosion into consistent results against top opposition; for Saint Mary’s, it’s about confirming last year’s progress and building on an unbeaten start.
Coverage details: live stats will be posted at GUHoyas.com and the match will be available to stream on ESPN+.
