BABSON, Mass. — Wheaton (MA) defeated Babson 1-0 on Tuesday, extending its unbeaten streak to 18 matches. The visiting student-athletes struck early through a set-piece opportunity, then weathered sustained pressure from the hosts to secure the road victory. Wheaton improved to 13-0-4 overall, while Babson fell to 8-6-3.
Camaje Easton-Smith scored the match's only goal in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a corner kick delivery from Aidan Doyle. The early breakthrough proved decisive as Wheaton's defense held firm throughout the remainder of the contest. Michael O'Gara made two saves in goal for the visiting scholar-athletes, while Babson goalkeeper JB Montague recorded seven stops despite the home team's offensive struggles.
Wheaton dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities. The away team generated eight shots on goal compared to Babson's two, controlling the tempo through disciplined passing and movement. Declan Rhatigan and Gael Vera each tested Montague with attempts in the second half, but the Babson goalkeeper proved equal to the task. Wheaton's corner-kick advantage—five to three—reflected their ability to sustain attacking pressure.
Babson mounted a second-half rally but lacked the finishing touch needed to equalize. Joao Araujo and McKenzy Pierre created chances for the hosts, though neither converted. The home team's defensive adjustments, including multiple substitutions at the 30-minute mark and again after halftime, failed to disrupt