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In a thrilling match at Marciano Stadium, the Brown University women’s soccer team secured a commanding 4-2 victory over Rhode Island. The Bears started strong with early goals, showcasing teamwork and skill. Key players contributed to the win, helping Brown improve to a 3-0 record. The competition between the two teams highlighted the competitive spirit of collegiate women’s soccer as both aim for future success.
Providence, RI – The Brown University women’s soccer team celebrated a decisive victory on August 28, 2025, defeating Rhode Island 4-2 in a thrilling matchup at the Marciano Stadium. This victory improved Brown’s record to 3-0-0, while Rhode Island fell to 3-2-0 for the season.
The match began energetically, with Brown scoring its first goal just 5 minutes and 31 seconds into the game. Naya Cardoza opened the scoring, finding the back of the net with an assist from teammates Ella Weil and Audrey Lam. Building on this early momentum, Brown extended its lead in the 19th minute when Ella Weil scored a goal, assisted by Joy Okonye.
By the 28th minute, Brown had surged ahead with a third goal from Ayla Sahin, marking her second goal of the season. This was followed by a goal from Rhode Island’s Mie Carstensen at the same minute, which narrowed the score to 3-1. Despite Rhode Island’s efforts, Brown maintained its lead through the first half.
The second half saw increased pressure from Rhode Island, who continued to push for a comeback. The Rams saw some success when McKenna Sylvester scored in the 67th minute, assisted by Jill Rosenfeld, bringing the score to 3-2 and rekindling hopes for the Rhode Island team. However, Brown responded quickly and decisively, securing their win with a fourth goal, leading to the final score of 4-2.
Before this match, the Brown Bears had already demonstrated strong performance during the season, defeating the University of New Haven 2-0 just three days earlier. In that match, Joy Okonye scored twice, and Ayla Sahin contributed with another goal. Brown had established a solid record leading up to the matchup against Rhode Island at 2-0-0.
This current season marks a significant start for Brown University as they continue to build on their success. The team has shown resilience and strong teamwork, indicated by the diverse range of players contributing to their scoring. Key players such as Sahin, Okonye, Cardoza, and Weil are proving essential to forming the backbone of the team’s offensive capabilities.
Brown University will look to carry this momentum into their next matches, as they aim to sustain their undefeated streak and solidify their position as a competitive force in the league. Meanwhile, Rhode Island will need to regroup and assess their strategies as they head into their upcoming games, looking to bounce back from this disappointing result.
The thrilling contest not only showcased individual talents but also highlighted the growing rivalry between Brown University and Rhode Island. With both teams having had solid starts to the season, this match serves as a reminder of the competitive spirit inherent in collegiate women’s soccer.
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- Brown University: Women’s Soccer Defeats Rhode Island
- Wikipedia: Women’s Soccer
- Brown University: Women’s Soccer Boxscore
- Google Search: Women’s Soccer
- Soccer Wire: Brown University Women’s Soccer Signing Class
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- Brown University: Women’s Soccer Wins First Game of the Season
- Google News: Brown University Women’s Soccer
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