Courtesy of Mount Holyoke College Athletics.
Goalkeeper Clarissa Govea ’26 made six saves in their first ever Mount Holyoke soccer game versus Wentworth Institute of Technology on Sept. 10.
By Emily Tarinelli ’25
Sports Editor
Mount Holyoke College Soccer was defeated 3-2 as they took on Wentworth Institute of Technology at a home game on Saturday, Sept. 10.
The matchup was the academic year’s first Game of the Week — a spotlight event during which Mount Holyoke varsity teams rally to maximize spectator attendance and encourage community support. Mount Holyoke Track and Field celebrated the soccer team by creating personalized posters for each player. In addition, Track and Field chalked vibrant, colorful artwork on the paved walkways throughout campus, using arrows to guide students from Blanchard Hall to the soccer field outside Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
The Wentworth Leopards scored three goals in the first period, but in the 29th minute, Jane Harmon ’26 assisted Hannah Keochakian ’25 to score the Lyons’ first goal. Keochakian later secured another goal in the second period, assisted by Posy Labombard ’23.
“In the second half, we didn’t let [Wentworth] score and were able to make an opportunity of our own,” forward Orion Griesmer ’24 said. “We weren’t able to tie it up or win the game, but we were able to be the stronger team who [is] learning the dynamic of playing with each other.” They also expressed confidence in the team winning future games, citing the strength of the team’s “grit and perseverance.”
The Lyons made 10 shots and eight shots on goal, with three shots on goal from Keochakian, two from Sonia McCollum ’25, one from Ada Siepmann ’26, Anna Kennedy ’26 and Jessica Drent ’26 individually. Goalie Clarissa Govea ’26 deflected the opponent’s shots three times in each half, totaling six saves overall.
Next up, the Lyons will play Springfield College in Springfield on Saturday, Sept. 17, in its first New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference game of the season. The Lyons’ season record is 1-3 overall.
“I’m very excited for the rest of the season,” Griesmer said. “I think we have a very good chance of winning a lot of games … being an underestimated team who can do big things.”