FRANKLIN, Mass. – The Dean College women's soccer team left everything on the field on Wednesday afternoon, displaying one of their best defensive matches all season. However, they fell just short, with Lasell securing the 1-0 victory in the late minutes. With the victory, the Bulldogs close the season with a 5-13-2 record (4-8-1 GNAC), while the Lasers go into the postseason with a 12-3-2 record (10-1-2 GNAC).
How it Happened:
-The Lasers opened with an aggressive press, generating several scoring opportunities on the Bulldogs. Defenders
Lilly Giovannucci (Wenham, Mass.) and
Kassidy Martins (East Providence, R.I.) helped weather the storm inside the box, protecting senior keeper
Danielle Reinhard (Las Vegas, Nev.).
-With 20 minutes to go in the half, the Bulldogs began to find their stride offensively.
Meaghan Cunningham (Taunton, Mass.) intercepted a Lasell pass, nearly setting up a goal for
Liz Serrano (Magnolia, Del.). The Bulldogs continued the press throughout the minute but were kept scoreless.
-Lasell registered 13 shots in the first half while keeping Dean shotless. Reinhard impressed throughout the first half, stopping all five shots on-goal, including a chance in point blank range by Aubrey Currier.
-Dean's defense held firm in the final minutes to go into the half scoreless.
-The Bulldogs stepped on the gas in the opening minutes, generating pressure from both Serrano Consolini. However, Lasell quickly jumped back, generating five consecutive shots over a five-minute span. Neither side found the net, keeping the match scoreless.
-With just under 29 minutes left to play, Consolini nearly broke the stalemate. After a nice pass from Colleen McIntyre (Southwick, Mass.), Consolini broke free past the goalkeeper. However, her shot tailed inches wide, once again keeping action scoreless.
-Contact inside the box gave Lasell a penalty shot with 17:45 remaining in regulation. Brianna Marrero took the initial shot, which was saved by Reinhard. However, Marisa Krosky potted the rebound to give the Lasers a 1-0 lead.
-The Bulldogs pressed in the final minutes to attempt the draw, but Lasell's defense kept them aside to secure the 1-0 conference victory.
Standouts:
-Consolini (2 Shots)
-Reinhard (9 Saves, GA, 90:00 Minutes Played)
The 2026 season has officially ended for the Dean College women's soccer team. For more information regarding the 2027 campaign, please stay tuned on deanbulldogs.com.
For Media Inquiries:
Brett Chaves
Sports Information Director, Dean College Athletics
(508) 541-1826
BChaves@dean.edu
