SPRINGFIELD, MA. – Despite generating 31 shots and 21 attempts on goal, Pace University Women's Soccer saw its 2026 season come to a close Wednesday evening with a 2-0 loss to American International College. The Setters finished the campaign with an 8-8 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Northeast 10 Conference play.
Pace established an offensive presence immediately, recording seven shots on goal in the opening 17 minutes. Madison Pieloch and Bindiya Wadhwani were among those creating early chances, while Ava Jordan, Alyssa Blanchette and Bailey Olson also tested the Yellow Jackets' goalkeeper.
American International broke the scoreless tie in the 19th minute, taking a 1-0 advantage despite Pace controlling much of the early action. The Setters continued pressing forward, finishing the opening half with a 12-4 advantage in shots and a 5-0 edge in corner kicks.
The Blue and Gold increased their offensive pressure after halftime, firing 19 shots over the final 45 minutes. A particularly dangerous sequence in the 52nd minute saw Jordan and Milani Thompson each have an attempt stopped by a team save as Pace searched for the equalizer.
Meredith Klosek continued to challenge the opposing defense throughout the second half, while Simone Cassano, Blanchette and Isabella Pepe also forced saves. However, American International added a penalty-kick goal with 22 seconds remaining to seal the result.
Klosek led all players with seven shots, including four on goal, while Jordan finished with five attempts and three on target. Pieloch placed all four of her shots on goal, and goalkeeper Siena McCree recorded four saves.
Pace held a 31-16 advantage in total shots and earned all nine corner kicks in the contest, but was unable to convert its offensive opportunities.
Wednesday's match brought the 2026 campaign to a close for the Setters, who finished with eight victories, including a four-match winning streak during the opening month of the season.
