WORCESTER, Mass. – A goal in the 82^nd minute pushed WPI past women's soccer as the Engineers handed the Beacons a 1-0 non-conference loss Monday evening.
 
THE BASICS
 
UMass Boston 0, WPI 1
 
UMass Boston (1-6-2)
WPI (4-4-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Despite the late goal, Maria Spylios had a career showing in goal as the senior registered 13 stops.
 
The Leominster native topped her original career mark of 10 saves, which she recorded against Stevens Tech in the 2019 NCAA Tournament game.
 
Despite the game being delayed by an hour due to weather, the Beacons defense was solid for nearly the entire contest, as they held the Engineers scoreless.
 
WPI tallied a combined 21 shots on the night, while the Beacons managed seven, two of which were on goal.
 
The lone goal from WPI came from Caitlin Bonavita.
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• Kelly McNeil and Alaina Keely each recorded a shot on goal for the Beacons
• All-time the Beacons are now 1-1-1 against WPI
• Monday's match marked the first meeting between the Beacons and WPI since 2011, and their first appearance in Worcester since 2010
• WPI held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks 

WHO'S NEXT
 
The Beacons will travel to the University of Southern Maine on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a Little East Conference match.