Regulatory Season Finale

In an intense matchup on May 1, 2025, the Farmingdale State College (FSC) women’s lacrosse team faced off against the United States Merchant Marine Academy, concluding the regular season with a close score of 12-10. Despite the loss, the Rams finished with an impressive 7-1 record in the Skyline Conference, securing the No. 2 seed going into the playoffs.

Game Highlights

Early Advantage for Merchant Marine

The Mariners established an early lead, scoring five consecutive goals. Farmingdale managed to respond with a goal before the first quarter ended. They opened the second quarter with a goal from sophomore attack Carly Livingston, narrowing the gap to 5-2.

Turning Point in the Match

Merchant Marine retaliated with three unanswered goals, pushing their lead to 8-2. By halftime, FSC was down 8-3. However, they regrouped in the second half, with consecutive goals from Izzy Sheridan, Jules Loughran, and Emily Sohm, reducing the deficit to just two points at 8-6.

Fourth Quarter Drama

As the fourth quarter progressed, Merchant Marine extended their lead to 11-7. Yet, back-to-back goals by Sohm and Livingston once again brought the Rams closer, making the score 11-9. In a thrilling finale, both teams exchanged scores, leaving the score at 12-10 as the final whistle blew.

Player Performances

Emily Sohm stood out with a career-high of six points, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Carly Livingston contributed significantly with a hat trick, further bolstered by a strong defensive performance that included 13 caused turnovers, with Sarah Fava, Rylee Valenzano, and Dominique Baldino each recording two.

Looking Ahead: Skyline Conference Championship

Heading into the playoffs, Farmingdale State is set to host the Semifinal round. They will wait to face the winner of the No. 3 Maritime and No. 6 Manhattanville matchup, promising an exciting continuation of their season.