Match Overview

On Sunday afternoon at the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, N.Y., Binghamton University’s women’s soccer team opened their conference season with a 2-1 victory against UMBC. This success extends Binghamton’s unbeaten streak to six games and maintains a perfect home record of 4-0 for the season.

Key Moments

The scoring began early in the match when sophomore forward Jahkaya Davis found the net just 4:19 into the contest, marking her sixth goal of the season. Following a pass from junior forward Paige Luke, Davis executed a deft turn before sending a powerful left-footed shot from 22 yards into the lower left corner of the goal.

However, despite dominating possession, Binghamton conceded an equalizer in the 39th minute, ending the first half at 1-1. The Bearcats regained momentum shortly after halftime; sophomore midfielder Anna Buckwalter scored the go-ahead goal at 47:14, capitalizing on a setup from freshman Ale Victoriano.

Performance Highlights

Throughout the match, the teams combined for 29 fouls and received five yellow cards, reflecting the physical nature of the game. Head coach Neel Bhattacharjee expressed satisfaction with the performance, emphasizing the importance of earning three points to start the conference season strongly, despite the challenges faced during the match.

“We are pleased with the result. It was critical for us to open conference play with a strong performance and earn the full three points. It wasn’t necessarily our cleanest game… we had to work and grind for it,” said Coach Bhattacharjee.

Record-Breaking Start

This victory secures the Bearcats’ best nine-game start since transitioning to NCAA Division I, with a record of 6-1-2. The last time the team recorded a start this impressive was 29 years ago in 1996.

Looking Ahead

Next up, Binghamton will face Bryant University on September 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. This game will provide a crucial opportunity for the Bearcats to build upon their success as they continue their conference journey.