WILMINGTON, DE – The College of Staten Island women's soccer team returns to non-conference action Wednesday afternoon when they hit the road to Wilmington, DE, to face Goldey-Beacom College. The Dolphins are looking to bounce back after falling to Molloy last Wednesday while also seeking their first-ever victory over the Lightning.
2025 Meeting Recap:
Last year's meeting between the two teams took place in Staten Island, where the Dolphins scored just five minutes into regulation to take a 1-0 lead. The goal also marked the first-ever goal scored against the Lightning, as the Dolphins had been held scoreless throughout the all-time series prior to the 2025 matchup. Despite the Dolphins' early goal, assisted by returning player Mazzy Cirinelli, the Lightning equalized before halftime to send the teams into the break tied at one. In the second half, the Lightning scored again to take a 2-1 advantage and secure the victory.
Caitlyn Thompson recorded three shots in the game, while Sara O'Donnell added two. Isabella Schlee, Riley Hammond, and Sabrina Dore each recorded one shot attempt.
2026 Dolphins Statistics Overview:
The Dolphins continue to be led by Thompson, who has recorded five points this season on two goals and one assist. Hammond and Addison Lucy follow with two points apiece on one goal each, while Mia Cole added an assist against Daemen for her first point of the season. Oksana Zahirna has been the primary goalkeeper for the Dolphins this year and currently ranks fifth all-time in single-season saves with 69. With one more season remaining with the Dolphins, she has recorded 157 career saves, which ranks second all-time in the program's career statistics.
With a 3-6 overall record, the Dolphins are 1-3 against non-conference opponents this season after recording a 1-0 shutout victory over Caldwell earlier in the year. On the road, they hold a 1-2 record.
2026 Lightning Statistics Overview:
The Lightning are led by an individual who has recorded 12 points this season on five goals and two assists, followed by another top performer with nine points on four goals and one assist. Overall, the Lightning have seven different goal scorers, each with at least one goal this season, while 10 players have recorded at least one assist. The squad has relied on two primary goalkeepers this season, with its leading starter appearing in 12 games, starting each contest and recording 90 saves.
This season, the program holds a 3-7-2 record and is 1-3 in non-conference play. The Lightning faced ECC opponents Mercy and Molloy, falling to Mercy by a 4-2 score before suffering a commanding 8-0 loss to Molloy.
Overall Meeting Review:
Wednesday afternoon's contest will mark the sixth all-time meeting between the two teams. The Dolphins have scored just one goal across the five previous contests, while the Lightning have averaged at least three goals per game against CSI.
