STANDISH, M.E. - The New England College field hockey team saw its season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, falling to Saint Joseph's College of Maine, 1-0 in double overtime in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) quarterfinals.  

The Pilgrims battled the Monks throughout regulation, with both teams looking to find the back of the cage. In the second period, senior Kameryn Mazzulli (Waterford, Conn.) put together back-to-back scoring opportunities, but both were turned away by the Saint Joseph's goalkeeper Kimberley McLaughlin.

NEC generated its best offensive stretch in the third period, recording five shots one from senior Kylee Henriquez (Methuen, Mass.) which was also saved by McLaughlin. However, the Pilgrims were unable to capitalize in the final seconds of regulation with Henriquez trying to take one last shot on goal. The contest remained scoreless through the end of regulation and the first overtime.  

The defensive battle continued into the second overtime before Saint Joseph's found the game winner. Following a penalty corner, Zoey Lailer scored at 70:54, with Ava Markham earning the assist to secure the 1-0 victory for the Monks.  

Senior goalkeeper Annie Raduazzo (Amherst, N.H.) recorded seven saves in the effort, with a .875 save percentage. Mazzulli and Henriquez led the Pilgrims with two shots apiece. The defensive battle ended with more total corners (5) than shots on goal (4) as the Monks outshot NEC, 14-9. 

The Pilgrims conclude their 2026 campaign with a 10-8 overall record, and 5-4 mark in GNAC play.    

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