Wednesday, November 5
Corvallis, OR
5:00 PM
Saint Mary's College of California
at
Oregon State
#34 Maddie Lucas: 16 GP/16 GS, 1356 MP, 2 ast., 11 SH this season
Photo by: Saint Mary's Athletics / Tod Fierner
WSOC | RV Saint Mary’s Prepares for Final WCC Matchups Against Oregon State and Santa Clara
11/4/2025 1:21:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MORAGA, Calif. — Following their 1-0 win over Pacific, Saint Mary's heads into the final week of conference with matchups against both Oregon State and Santa Clara. The victory over the Tigers briefly placed the Gaels atop the West Coast Conference standings before Pepperdine's win over Washington State later that evening, putting the Waves back in first place.
The Gaels are just two points out of first place and are receiving votes in this week's United Soccer Coaches poll for the second consecutive week. With two games to play, they'll continue to contend for their first West Coast Conference title in program history and a potential trip to the NCAA Tournament.
GAME COVERAGE AND INFORMATION
WSOC | Saint Mary's at Oregon State | Paul Lorenz Field
Corvallis, OR | November 5th | 5:00 PM
Live Stats | ESPN+ | Tickets
WSOC | Saint Mary's vs. Santa Clara | Saint Mary's Stadium
Moraga, Calif. | November 8th | 1:00 PM
Live Stats | ESPN+ | Tickets
GAELS OUTLOOK
Historic Win Pushes Gaels Win Streak to Three Games and Keeps Pace with Pepperdine for WCC Title…
Pacific put up a fight against Saint Mary's, keeping the Gaels on their toes throughout the 90 minutes of play, but the Gaels ultimately prevailed with a 1-0 win. Saint Mary's outshot Pacific 25-11 and created multiple goal scoring opportunities before breaking through in the 87th minute. On a quick counterattack, Brooklyn Smith found Sydney Middaugh just inside the 18-yard box, where Middaugh found the back of the net to give the Gaels the game winning goal with just three minutes left in regulation.
The win was a special one for head coach Theresa Romagnolo and Saint Mary's as they broke their program record for conference wins with six and also won their eleventh game overall for most wins in a single-season since 2001. The Gaels saw their name at the top of the conference standings for just a few hours until Pepperdine walked away with a one-goal victory later that evening over Washington State. The two programs remain separated by just two points heading into the final week. A stumble from the Waves could open the door for Saint Mary's as they hold the tiebreaker over Pepperdine after their 1-0 win in Malibu late last month.
Saint Mary's has never won a West Coast Conference regular season title and will have plenty to play for over the final week, including a potential bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001.
Kate Plachy Earns Second WCC Defensive Player of the Week Title…
For the second time this season, goalkeeper Kate Plachy has been named the WCC's Defensive Player of the Week. The shutout over the Tigers awarded Plachy her 11th of the season, ranking her first in the conference and third overall in all of Division I, along with securing her spot at second in single-season shutouts in program history.
Plachy earned another win between the posts for Saint Mary's this past weekend, recording three saves in the Gaels 1-0 victory over Pacific for their program record sixth conference win. Plachy ranks tied for fourth in the WCC with 63 saves, second in save percentage at .863 and second in Goals Against Average at 0.63.
Plachy has been the anchor behind the conference's top defense as the Gaels have only allowed ten goals during the 2025 season, outscoring their opponents 23-10 and allowing just three goals over their last seven matches.
Series History…
Saint Mary's and Oregon State have met just three times over the past 11 years, with the Gaels holding a 1-1-1 record. The last win over the Beavers was back in 2014 when the Gaels came away with a 4-2 victory. In their most recent meeting last season and as WCC foes, Saint Mary's walked away from the match with a 0-0 draw despite outshooting the Beavers 20-5. Middaugh led the attack, tallying five total shots with two on target in that contest.
Historically, Santa Clara has had the upper hand in the meetings between the Broncos and the Gaels, with Saint Mary's last win coming back in 2000. This season the Gaels enter the matchup in strong form, while the Broncos have faced a challenging run, setting the stage for a highly competitive match and a potential breakthrough for Saint Mary's.
ABOUT THE BEAVERS (2-10-5, 1-7-1)
Oregon State currently holds an overall record of 2-10-5 and a conference record of 1-7-1. The Beavers have lost three of their last four games, with their last win being a 4-1 victory over San Diego back in early October. Junior forward Nathalie Lewis currently leads the charge for Oregon State, tallying three goals on the season, while junior midfielder Adele Schwab leads the team in assists with four.
Now in her second year as head coach, Caroline Kelly continues to guide the Beavers rebuild. Kelly has been on the coaching staff at Oregon State since 2021 and in just her first year as head coach, the Beavers earned a six-game unbeaten streak and had a three-win improvement on the season.
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (7-6-4, 4-2-2)
The Santa Clara Broncos currently hold a four game unbeaten streak, coming away with wins over Oregon State and San Francisco. They hold a conference record of 4-2-2 and an overall record of 7-6-4. Sophomore Mailin Orozco is leading the Broncos in goal scoring with five this season, while teammates Leah O'Brien and Kennedy Schoennauer follow closely behind her with four each.
Saint Mary's will travel to Corvallis to face Oregon State on Wednesday, November 5th, with kickoff set for 5:00 PM. Following the match against the Beavers, the Gaels will return home for Senior Day against the Broncos on Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM. Both games can be streamed live on ESPN+ and tickets can be purchased at smcgaels.com/tickets.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
The Gaels are just two points out of first place and are receiving votes in this week's United Soccer Coaches poll for the second consecutive week. With two games to play, they'll continue to contend for their first West Coast Conference title in program history and a potential trip to the NCAA Tournament.
GAME COVERAGE AND INFORMATION
WSOC | Saint Mary's at Oregon State | Paul Lorenz Field
Corvallis, OR | November 5th | 5:00 PM
Live Stats | ESPN+ | Tickets
WSOC | Saint Mary's vs. Santa Clara | Saint Mary's Stadium
Moraga, Calif. | November 8th | 1:00 PM
Live Stats | ESPN+ | Tickets
GAELS OUTLOOK
Historic Win Pushes Gaels Win Streak to Three Games and Keeps Pace with Pepperdine for WCC Title…
Pacific put up a fight against Saint Mary's, keeping the Gaels on their toes throughout the 90 minutes of play, but the Gaels ultimately prevailed with a 1-0 win. Saint Mary's outshot Pacific 25-11 and created multiple goal scoring opportunities before breaking through in the 87th minute. On a quick counterattack, Brooklyn Smith found Sydney Middaugh just inside the 18-yard box, where Middaugh found the back of the net to give the Gaels the game winning goal with just three minutes left in regulation.
The win was a special one for head coach Theresa Romagnolo and Saint Mary's as they broke their program record for conference wins with six and also won their eleventh game overall for most wins in a single-season since 2001. The Gaels saw their name at the top of the conference standings for just a few hours until Pepperdine walked away with a one-goal victory later that evening over Washington State. The two programs remain separated by just two points heading into the final week. A stumble from the Waves could open the door for Saint Mary's as they hold the tiebreaker over Pepperdine after their 1-0 win in Malibu late last month.
Saint Mary's has never won a West Coast Conference regular season title and will have plenty to play for over the final week, including a potential bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2001.
Kate Plachy Earns Second WCC Defensive Player of the Week Title…
For the second time this season, goalkeeper Kate Plachy has been named the WCC's Defensive Player of the Week. The shutout over the Tigers awarded Plachy her 11th of the season, ranking her first in the conference and third overall in all of Division I, along with securing her spot at second in single-season shutouts in program history.
Plachy earned another win between the posts for Saint Mary's this past weekend, recording three saves in the Gaels 1-0 victory over Pacific for their program record sixth conference win. Plachy ranks tied for fourth in the WCC with 63 saves, second in save percentage at .863 and second in Goals Against Average at 0.63.
Plachy has been the anchor behind the conference's top defense as the Gaels have only allowed ten goals during the 2025 season, outscoring their opponents 23-10 and allowing just three goals over their last seven matches.
Series History…
Saint Mary's and Oregon State have met just three times over the past 11 years, with the Gaels holding a 1-1-1 record. The last win over the Beavers was back in 2014 when the Gaels came away with a 4-2 victory. In their most recent meeting last season and as WCC foes, Saint Mary's walked away from the match with a 0-0 draw despite outshooting the Beavers 20-5. Middaugh led the attack, tallying five total shots with two on target in that contest.
Historically, Santa Clara has had the upper hand in the meetings between the Broncos and the Gaels, with Saint Mary's last win coming back in 2000. This season the Gaels enter the matchup in strong form, while the Broncos have faced a challenging run, setting the stage for a highly competitive match and a potential breakthrough for Saint Mary's.
ABOUT THE BEAVERS (2-10-5, 1-7-1)
Oregon State currently holds an overall record of 2-10-5 and a conference record of 1-7-1. The Beavers have lost three of their last four games, with their last win being a 4-1 victory over San Diego back in early October. Junior forward Nathalie Lewis currently leads the charge for Oregon State, tallying three goals on the season, while junior midfielder Adele Schwab leads the team in assists with four.
Now in her second year as head coach, Caroline Kelly continues to guide the Beavers rebuild. Kelly has been on the coaching staff at Oregon State since 2021 and in just her first year as head coach, the Beavers earned a six-game unbeaten streak and had a three-win improvement on the season.
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (7-6-4, 4-2-2)
The Santa Clara Broncos currently hold a four game unbeaten streak, coming away with wins over Oregon State and San Francisco. They hold a conference record of 4-2-2 and an overall record of 7-6-4. Sophomore Mailin Orozco is leading the Broncos in goal scoring with five this season, while teammates Leah O'Brien and Kennedy Schoennauer follow closely behind her with four each.
Saint Mary's will travel to Corvallis to face Oregon State on Wednesday, November 5th, with kickoff set for 5:00 PM. Following the match against the Beavers, the Gaels will return home for Senior Day against the Broncos on Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM. Both games can be streamed live on ESPN+ and tickets can be purchased at smcgaels.com/tickets.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
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