Saturday, November 8
Moraga, CA
1:00 PM
Saint Mary's College of California
12-2-4, 7-1-3
1
vs
1
Santa Clara
8-6-5, 4-2-5
1
2
F
Santa Clara
0
1
1
Saint Mary's (CA)
0
1
1
Photo by: Saint Mary's Athletics / Tod Fierner
WSOC | Saint Mary’s Draws 1-1 vs. Santa Clara to Close Out WCC Season
11/8/2025 5:13:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's closed out West Coast Conference play with a 1-1 draw against the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday afternoon. The Gaels entered the match still in contention for the WCC title, but with Pepperdine earning a 3-1 win over San Francisco, Saint Mary's will ultimately finish the regular season in second place. Despite the result, Saint Mary's battled hard in their season finale, earning their first result against Santa Clara since 2015.
Santa Clara struck first in the 59th minute, but Saint Mary's responded in the 76th when Briana Salvetti snuck a penalty shot past the goalkeeper to equalize. The goal marked the first time the Gaels have scored against the Broncos since the 2022 season and the first time they have avoided defeat in the matchup since 2015, when the game ended in a 0-0 double overtime draw.
FIRST HALF SMC 0 - 0 SCU
Both Saint Mary's and Santa Clara took three shots within the first 45 minutes of action. One of the best opportunities for the Gaels came from Savannah Schwarze, who fired a shot just outside the 18 yard box. Sydney Middaugh nearly converted on the rebound, but the Broncos' goalkeeper made the save to keep the match level.
FINAL SMC 1 - 1 SCU
Following the break, Santa Clara capitalized on a counterattack in the 58th minute to take the lead. In the 78th minute, a second yellow card was issued to Broncos defender Raygen Lewis, after she fouled Zoe Maikai inside the box, awarding Saint Mary's a penalty kick. Briana Salvetti calmly stepped up and placed her shot low to the left, sneaking it past the goalkeeper and evening the score to 1-1.
The Gaels continued to push for the game winner in the final minutes with the Broncos down a player, outshooting Santa Clara 10-2, but were unable to break through. Full game efforts came from Amari Hicks, Molly Silva, Savannah Schwarze, Madison Casado, Sydney Middaugh, Maddie Lucas, and Aleiyah Schexnayder, who helped guide the team on both ends of the field.
LOOKING AHEAD
With a strong finish to the regular season, Saint Mary's remains in contention for a NCAA Tournament spot. The Gaels, who finished with a WCC record of 7-1-3 and an overall record of 12-2-4, are coming off of their best season in many years. If selected, it would mark Saint Mary's first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2001. The Gaels will await their postseason fate on Monday at 1:00 PM PST, when the NCAA Selection Show takes place. Stay updated on the Selection Show at ncaa.com/sports/soccer-women/d1.
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#GaelsRise
Santa Clara struck first in the 59th minute, but Saint Mary's responded in the 76th when Briana Salvetti snuck a penalty shot past the goalkeeper to equalize. The goal marked the first time the Gaels have scored against the Broncos since the 2022 season and the first time they have avoided defeat in the matchup since 2015, when the game ended in a 0-0 double overtime draw.
FIRST HALF SMC 0 - 0 SCU
Both Saint Mary's and Santa Clara took three shots within the first 45 minutes of action. One of the best opportunities for the Gaels came from Savannah Schwarze, who fired a shot just outside the 18 yard box. Sydney Middaugh nearly converted on the rebound, but the Broncos' goalkeeper made the save to keep the match level.
9' SMC 0-0 SCU
— Saint Mary's Women's Soccer (@SMC_WSoccer) November 8, 2025
Savannah Schwarze testing the Broncos early with a swirling shot on frame!#GaelsRise @WCCsports @smcgaels pic.twitter.com/lalM8WqPNh
FINAL SMC 1 - 1 SCU
Following the break, Santa Clara capitalized on a counterattack in the 58th minute to take the lead. In the 78th minute, a second yellow card was issued to Broncos defender Raygen Lewis, after she fouled Zoe Maikai inside the box, awarding Saint Mary's a penalty kick. Briana Salvetti calmly stepped up and placed her shot low to the left, sneaking it past the goalkeeper and evening the score to 1-1.
77' | SMC 1 - SCU 1
— Saint Mary's Women's Soccer (@SMC_WSoccer) November 8, 2025
ALL TIED UP 🗣️
Briana Salvetti converts on a penalty kick and we're locked at 1-1 with less than 15 minutes to go!#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/Vovc7yrSAp
The Gaels continued to push for the game winner in the final minutes with the Broncos down a player, outshooting Santa Clara 10-2, but were unable to break through. Full game efforts came from Amari Hicks, Molly Silva, Savannah Schwarze, Madison Casado, Sydney Middaugh, Maddie Lucas, and Aleiyah Schexnayder, who helped guide the team on both ends of the field.
LOOKING AHEAD
With a strong finish to the regular season, Saint Mary's remains in contention for a NCAA Tournament spot. The Gaels, who finished with a WCC record of 7-1-3 and an overall record of 12-2-4, are coming off of their best season in many years. If selected, it would mark Saint Mary's first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2001. The Gaels will await their postseason fate on Monday at 1:00 PM PST, when the NCAA Selection Show takes place. Stay updated on the Selection Show at ncaa.com/sports/soccer-women/d1.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
Team Stats
SCU
SMC
Goals
1
1
Shots
5
13
Shots on Goal
2
5
Saves
4
1
Corners
6
3
Fouls
14
6
Scoring Plays
Mailin Orozco (6)
Assisted By: Kennedy Schoennauer , Lia Henkelmann
GOAL by SCU Orozco, Mailin Assist by Schoennauer, Kennedy and Henkelmann, Lia.
58:17
Briana Salvetti (2)
SMC Briana Salvetti PENALTY KICK GOAL.
75:53
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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