Navy and Boston University will compete for the 2026 Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship this Sunday after both teams secured semifinal victories on Wednesday.
The top-seeded Navy Mids will host the No. 4 Boston University Terriers at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, with an automatic berth to the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship at stake. According to Patriot League reporting, the championship game is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Navy advanced to the final by surviving a tense penalty kick shootout against No. 6 Loyola Maryland. After the match ended in a 1-1 tie, Navy junior goalkeeper Natasha Stramrood became the hero by making three consecutive penalty kick saves. The Mids had fallen behind 2-0 in the shootout before sophomore forward Sona Gonzales, sophomore defender Helen Bonner, and freshman defender Sofia Grundy all successfully converted their attempts, navysports.com reported.
The semifinal victory marks Navy’s return to the championship game for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Freshman midfielder Sophia Ryan scored in the 11th minute to give the Mids an early lead, but Loyola Maryland tied the game in the second half with a goal from senior defender Kaleigh Darby.
Boston University secured its spot in the final with a 3-2 win over No. 2 Army West Point in a high-scoring nightcap. Junior forward Olivia Avellar provided the decisive moment, scoring the game-winning goal in the 88th minute to lift the Terriers into their third consecutive Patriot League title match.
The Terriers’ offensive momentum was led by 2026 Forward of the Year Kat Slott. Slott set a new Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship record for the most points in two games with eight total, matching a league record for assists in a two-game span previously held by Giulianna Gianino, Patriot League reported.
The match in West Point was a seesaw battle. Slott opened the scoring for Boston University in the 27th minute, but Army West Point responded with two quick goals in the 56th and 57th minutes. Bella Conti and Sabrina Rogers helped the Black Knights take a 2-1 lead, only for freshman midfielder Samantha Ryan to equalize for the Terriers in the 69th minute.
While Army West Point controlled much of the statistical play, including a 15-3 advantage in corner kicks, Boston University goalkeeper Bridget Carr anchored the defense with a season-high nine saves.
| Team | 2026 Record | League Record | Tournament Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 14-4-3 | 7-1-1 | No. 1 Seed (Finalist) |
| Boston University | 10-8-2 | 5-3-1 | No. 4 Seed (Finalist) |
| Army West Point | 10-8-1 | 7-1-1 | No. 2 Seed (Semifinalist) |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-4-11 | 3-3-3 | No. 6 Seed (Semifinalist) |
The matchup represents a clash of momentum and history. Navy enters the final having gone undefeated in seven games since dropping their first conference match to Boston University on Sept. 19, navysports.com reported.
For Boston University, the championship game is an opportunity to continue a period of sustained dominance, marking the ninth time the program has reached the title match since joining the league in 2013. The winner of Sunday’s contest will receive the conference’s automatic entry into the NCAA tournament.
Loyola Maryland’s season concluded with a notable statistical distinction, as the Greyhounds set an NCAA Division I record for the most ties in a single season.
The 2026 Patriot League Women’s Soccer Championship Game will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m.
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