One and Done: Seawolves Take Home Opener Win Over CCRI

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) opened its 2025 women's soccer campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) on Sunday afternoon at the Wainwright Sports Complex.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

After a tightly contested first half filled with promising chances, the Seawolves looked poised to break through early. In the 21st minute, Jocelyn Civiello (Sanford, Maine) got on the end of a dangerous through ball but couldn't convert the opportunity. SMCC continued to press and nearly found the net at the 58th minute mark when Ellie Schlichting (New Gloucester, Maine) fired a powerful shot just wide left — the best chance of the game to that point.

Moments later, Isabella Tanis (Bangor, Maine) came inches away from giving SMCC the lead, sending a clipped shot just over the bar near the 64th minute.

The breakthrough finally came in the 76th minute, when Schlichting made good on her earlier chance, slotting home the match-winner to put the Seawolves ahead for good.

BETWEEN THE POSTS:

Sophomore goalkeeper Aubrey Gilbert (Farmingdale, Maine) clocked all 90 minutes in goal, registering four saves en route to the first shutout of the season.

TEAM STATS:

• Shots: SMCC 24, CCRI 5
• Shots on Goal: SMCC 14, CCRI 4
• Corners: SMCC 6, CCRI 0
• Saves: SMCC 4, CCRI 10
• Fouls: SMCC 8, CCRI 10

NEXT UP:

SMCC (1-0-0) returns to action on Sunday, September 14, traveling to UMaine - Augusta in their Yankee Small College Conference opener. Kickoff is set for 1:30 PM at Capital Area Sports Complex.