PURCHASE, N.Y. (Oct. 24, 2026) – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy women's soccer team completed its first undefeated regular season in program history Saturday afternoon, blanking Purchase College 4-0 in Skyline Conference action. The Mariners finished the regular season at 8-0-5 overall (8-0-3 Skyline), while the Panthers fell to 4-7-2 (3-6-1 Skyline).
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Freshman Hailey Catolico (Apex, N.C.) opened the scoring in the 20th minute, then struck again less than three minutes later off a feed from junior Lauren Enterline (Harrisburg, Pa.) to give USMMA an early 2-0 advantage. The Mariners carried that lead into halftime after limiting Purchase to just two shots, neither of which was on goal.
The Blue and Gray continued to control the pace in the second half, generating several scoring chances before Catolico completed her hat trick in the 77th minute on another assist from Enterline, extending USMMA's lead to 3-0.
Sophomore Ruby Karls (Lexington, Ky.) capped off the historic victory with 18 seconds remaining in regulation, finding the back of the net on a feed from Catolico to secure the 4-0 win. Catolico finished the afternoon with seven points on three goals and one assist, contributing to all four USMMA goals.
The Mariners dominated the statistical totals, outshooting Purchase 28-2 overall and holding a 10-0 advantage in shots on goal. USMMA also held a commanding 10-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Junior Eva Fields (Williamsburg, Va.) and sophomore Charli Warren (Atlanta, Ga.) each played 45 minutes in goal and combined for the shutout without facing a shot on goal.
The Mariners will return to action on Sunday, Nov. 1, for the first round of the Skyline Conference Championship Tournament. Additional information regarding the upcoming tournament will be announced on USMMA Athletics' social media pages (links below) and www.USMMASports.com in the coming days.
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