Central Michigan University Athletics
Sunday, October 5
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
1 p.m.
Central Michigan University
0-10-2, 0-4-2
0
vs
2
Massachusetts
4-5-2, 2-3-0
1
2
F
Massachusetts
1
1
2
Central Michigan
0
0
0
Photo by: Kailey Hill '26 - @rahsignz
Soccer Senior Day Interrupted by UMass, 2-0
10/5/2025 5:27:00 PM | Soccer
First-ever meeting in Mid-American Conference play between CMU, UMass falls in favor of the Minutewomen
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan Soccer dropped its first-ever meeting with Massachusetts in Mid-American Conference competition Sunday, 2-0.
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For the first time in MAC play, second this season, the Chippewas outshot their opponent in total, 15-8, and in on-target attempts, 6-4.
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"I feel like we created four, five, or maybe six really good opportunities but yet we don't get on the score sheet," Head Coach Jeremy Groves said.
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However, UMass collected both of its tallies via corner kicks, a stark 8-4 advantage for the Minutewomen.
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"Ultimately, we gave up two on set pieces again. We didn't deserve to lose that game given our performance overall, but what we are judged on is the two and the zero."
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The contest began in a bittersweet tone as the Chippewas recognized the careers of their senior trio—Camryn Dunn, Gabriella Sapia, and Taylor Primack—prior to the contest: a stark contrast to the 2024 senior recognition that included 15 players.
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Dunn is the only four-year Chippewa on the roster of a young squad dominated by freshmen and sophomores this season.
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Melaina Troy (Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester Hills), the season's first goal scorer, led the charge with three of CMU's six on-target attempts, twice alerting the UMass keeper from just outside the 6'.
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Central Michigan Soccer hits the road for its next two at Akron Thursday (Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. ET) and at Buffalo (Oct. 12, 1 p.m. ET). The Chippewas return for their breast cancer awareness contest against Kent State the following Thursday (Oct. 16, 7 p.m. ET).
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For the first time in MAC play, second this season, the Chippewas outshot their opponent in total, 15-8, and in on-target attempts, 6-4.
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"I feel like we created four, five, or maybe six really good opportunities but yet we don't get on the score sheet," Head Coach Jeremy Groves said.
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However, UMass collected both of its tallies via corner kicks, a stark 8-4 advantage for the Minutewomen.
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"Ultimately, we gave up two on set pieces again. We didn't deserve to lose that game given our performance overall, but what we are judged on is the two and the zero."
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The contest began in a bittersweet tone as the Chippewas recognized the careers of their senior trio—Camryn Dunn, Gabriella Sapia, and Taylor Primack—prior to the contest: a stark contrast to the 2024 senior recognition that included 15 players.
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Dunn is the only four-year Chippewa on the roster of a young squad dominated by freshmen and sophomores this season.
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Melaina Troy (Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester Hills), the season's first goal scorer, led the charge with three of CMU's six on-target attempts, twice alerting the UMass keeper from just outside the 6'.
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Central Michigan Soccer hits the road for its next two at Akron Thursday (Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. ET) and at Buffalo (Oct. 12, 1 p.m. ET). The Chippewas return for their breast cancer awareness contest against Kent State the following Thursday (Oct. 16, 7 p.m. ET).
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Team Stats
UMass
CMU
Goals
2
0
Shots
8
15
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
6
2
Corners
8
4
Fouls
19
8
Scoring Plays
Macy Graves (1)
Assisted By: Caroline Dickson
GOAL by UMass Graves, Macy Assist by Dickson, Caroline.
09:21
Emma Burke (1)
Assisted By: Amelia Bloom
GOAL by UMass Burke, Emma Assist by Bloom, Amelia.
80:30
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Soccer vs Kent State
Thursday, October 16
Sofia Spano - Breast Cancer Awareness
Tuesday, October 14
Caitlin Gill - Breast Cancer Awareness
Tuesday, October 14
Olivia Bretz - Breast Cancer Awareness
Tuesday, October 14