EASTON, Mass. — Stonehill defeated Chicago St. 3-1 on Sunday, extending its winning streak to two matches. The Skyhawks dominated possession and shot attempts throughout the contest, outshooting the Chargers 22-4 overall and 10-2 on goal.
Kayla Cassidy opened scoring in the 44th minute to give Stonehill a halftime advantage. Hannah Anselmo extended the lead in the 59th minute, putting the hosts firmly in control. Renee Davis pulled one back for Chicago St. in the 74th minute, but Cassidy sealed the victory with her second goal in the 77th minute.
Stonehill's defense proved stingy, recording just one save compared to Chicago St.'s seven. The Skyhawks also dominated the corner-kick battle, earning nine compared to one for the Chargers. Cassidy's two-goal performance highlighted Stonehill's offensive efficiency on a day when the hosts controlled the tempo.
The victory improves Stonehill to 6-8-4 overall following consecutive wins. Chicago St. falls to 5-9-5 after dropping its second consecutive match. The Chargers managed limited offensive opportunities throughout, with their lone goal coming late in the second half.
Stonehill's recent form has stabilized after a difficult stretch, with the team now riding momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Chicago St. faces mounting pressure to reverse its current trajectory as the campaign enters its final weeks.