WALTHAM, Mass. – In a match-up between two of the top teams in New England, Brandeis University slipped past women's soccer with a lone goal in the 65^th minute to earn the 1-0 decision Wednesday afternoon at Gordon Field.

THE BASICS

UMass Boston 0, No. 26 Brandeis University 1

UMass Boston (5-2-1)
Brandeis University (4-1-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED
The lone goal for Brandeis came-off the foot of Makenna Hunt. Brandeis who dominated the match offensively, was held to the lone tally thanks to a strong defensive effort by the Beacons. Maria Spylios (Leominster, Mass.) was busy for all 90 minutes as she faced a total of 30 shots from the opposition, with eight of those ending up on target.

The Beacons, who were without some key starters in the contest, registered four shots, with three ending up on goal.

Hannah Bassan made three saves to earn the shutout bid, while Spylios closed out the contest with seven stops.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Brandeis University is currently ranked 26^th in the country on the most recent United Soccer Coaches National Poll
• The Beacons entered the contest ranked eighth in the region
• Wednesday's loss marked the second straight for UMass Boston, which marks the first losing streak for UMB since October of 2018
• The loss was the first of the season for Spylios
• Brandeis is now 5-1 all-time against UMass Boston
• The last time that UMB faced the Beacons was in 2016

WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will host Plymouth State University on Saturday at 7 p.m. in a Little East Conference match.