Men’s Soccer
No. 8 Dickinson 1, Stevenson 1
The Stevenson men’s soccer team battled No. 8 Dickinson to a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Tuesday night’s non-conference matchup.
The Mustangs struck early, as senior Ellis Amo buried his fifth goal of the season in the 8th minute to give Stevenson the lead. That tally would stand as their only score, with the Mustangs managing just one additional shot in the first half while the Red Devils peppered the net with nine attempts in search of the equalizer.
Dickinson finally broke through in the 65th minute to even the contest, but Stevenson’s defense held firm the rest of the way. Goalkeeper Nolen Olson-Warwick anchored the back line with six saves, including several clutch stops in the final minutes, to preserve the result and deny Dickinson’s late surge.
Football
Stevenson 35, Alvernia 13
The Stevenson University football team powered past Alvernia, 35-13, on Saturday afternoon in Middle Atlantic Conference action, riding a dominant ground game and a stingy defense on the road.
The Mustangs (3-0, 2-0 MAC) racked up 237 rushing yards on 42 attempts, averaging nearly six yards per carry. Leading the charge was Louis Clouser, who turned in a career day with 129 yards on just 14 carries, including touchdown runs of 41 and six yards. He averaged an impressive 9.2 yards per attempt.
Quarterback Jordan Adams delivered a balanced performance, throwing for 181 yards and a 29-yard touchdown strike to Stephen Tatum, while also rushing for two scores in the first half. Adams finished 11-for-21 through the air, distributing the ball to standout receiver Dillon Johnson, who hauled in seven passes for a season-best 106 yards.
Defensively, Stevenson smothered Alvernia’s rushing attack, holding the Golden Wolves (0-3, 0-2 MAC) to just 90 yards on the ground. Linebacker Brandon Adler anchored the unit with nine tackles, including six solo stops, two sacks, and three tackles for loss. Terae Franklin forced two fumbles and added two tackles for loss, while Benjamin Cohen and Vincent Valerio each picked off passes to stall Alvernia drives.
The Mustangs built a commanding 21-0 halftime lead behind Clouser’s early 41-yard burst and a pair of short-yardage touchdowns from Adams. Adams extended the advantage with his strike to Tatum just 80 seconds into the second half, and Clouser’s six-yard score later in the third quarter put the game out of reach at 35-7.
Special teams also contributed, as Micah Veilleux went 5-for-5 on PATs and Sam McKinney averaged 41.8 yards on five punts.
The victory marked Stevenson’s first 3-0, 2-0 MAC start since 2022 and kept the Mustangs perfect all-time against Alvernia at 6-0. They’ll look to continue their unbeaten run next Saturday with a noon kickoff at FDU-Florham before heading into the conference-wide bye.
Field Hockey
Stevenson 1, Gettysburg 0
The Stevenson field hockey team (6-1) earned a gritty 1-0 victory over Gettysburg (4-3) on Saturday afternoon, riding an early strike and a stout defensive effort.
The lone goal came in the 15th minute when Kailen Hibshman finished off a penalty corner, capitalizing on a well-placed feed from Lauren Schulz. Hibshman’s tally marked a two-point outing, while Schulz added the assist.
The Mustangs controlled the pace throughout, outshooting the Bullets 16-4 overall and 8-2 on target. Goalkeeper Jordan Vradenburg posted her second straight shutout, turning aside both shots she faced to preserve the slim lead.
Stevenson 2, St. Mary’s (Md.) 0
The Stevenson field hockey team (7-1) continued its strong start to the season with a 2-0 shutout victory over St. Mary’s (Md.) on Wednesday evening.
Both sides battled evenly through the first half, with each registering two shots, but the Mustangs managed the only attempt on target. The breakthrough came in the 45th minute when Monica Druckemiller converted off a penalty corner, finishing a setup from Lauren Schulz and Sydney Aylward to give Stevenson the lead.
The Mustangs sealed the win late, as Gracyn Catalano scored with just under two minutes remaining to make it 2-0. Druckemiller and Catalano each tallied two-point nights, while Aylward, Schulz, and Coco Wallace added assists.
Defensively, Jordan Vradenburg recorded the shutout, needing just one save as Stevenson outshot the Seahawks 9-5 overall and 4-1 on goal.
Women’s Soccer
Stevenson 4, Lebanon Valley 2
The Stevenson women’s soccer team (3-1-3) handed Lebanon Valley (6-1) its first loss of the season with a 4-2 victory on Saturday evening, becoming the first team to score against the Flying Dutchmen this year.
The Mustangs wasted no time, striking early and often in the first half. Isabella Pecunes opened the scoring in the 6th minute with her first goal as a Mustang, followed just 10 minutes later by a finish from Colleen Fanning. Stevenson extended the lead in the 22nd minute when Kamille Purcell netted her sixth goal of the season off a feed from Madison Rytina, sending the Mustangs into halftime with a commanding 3-0 advantage.
Lebanon Valley battled back after the break, cutting into the deficit with goals in the 55th and 58th minutes. But Stevenson sealed the result in the 74th minute when a Dutchmen own goal gave the Mustangs their fourth tally of the night, capping off the 4-2 win.
The Mustangs edged LVC 8-6 in shots on target. Pecunes, Fanning, and Purcell each recorded two-point performances, while Rytina added an assist. Goalkeeper Isabella Serano anchored the defense with four saves to secure the victory.
Susquehanna 1, Stevenson 0
The Stevenson women’s soccer team (3-2-3) dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to Susquehanna on Wednesday evening, with the decisive goal coming late on a penalty kick.
The Riverhawks applied steady pressure throughout, outshooting the Mustangs 22-5 overall and 7-2 on target. Stevenson’s back line held strong for much of the match, but Susquehanna finally broke through in the 87th minute, converting from the spot to secure the win.
Offensively, five different Mustangs registered a shot, with Kamille Purcell and Alegra Serrano placing one apiece on frame. Goalkeeper Isabella Serano turned in a strong effort, recording six saves to keep Stevenson within reach until the closing minutes.
Women’s Volleyball
Stevenson 3, Hood 0
The Stevenson women’s volleyball team opened MAC Commonwealth play in dominant fashion Wednesday night, sweeping Hood 3-0 behind a balanced offensive and defensive effort. Set scores were 25-12, 25-21, and 25-21 as the Mustangs evened their record at 5-5 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
Logan Burge once again led the way, finishing with seven kills on 14 swings with just one error for a .429 hitting percentage. Sydney Salazar added six kills (.294), while Autumm Henry contributed five kills at a .333 clip. Giulia Viglietta chipped in five kills to round out the attack.
Declyn Tooze paced the offense with 13 assists, while Courtney Foose added 11. From the service line, Viglietta was unstoppable with seven aces, while Burge and Tooze each tallied three.
Defensively, Lillianna Hornickle was a force at the net, totaling seven blocks (one solo, six assists). Salazar also helped anchor the block with three assists.
Haverford 3, Stevenson 1
In its final non-conference tune-up before MAC Commonwealth play, the Stevenson women’s volleyball team battled perennial Centennial contender Haverford but fell 3-1 on the road Sunday afternoon. Set scores were 20-25, 25-17, 25-15, and 25-21 in favor of the Fords, dropping the Mustangs to 4-5 on the season.
Stevenson came out strong, hitting .233 in the opening frame and using a late six-point run to seize control. Down 16-15, the Mustangs surged ahead with kills from Logan Burge and Giulia Viglietta, plus a Burge block, to grab a 21-16 lead. The cushion grew to 24-18, and a Haverford error sealed the 25-20 set win.
From there, however, the Fords responded. Stevenson held a 17-15 edge in the second before Haverford closed with 10 unanswered points to even the match. The hosts carried momentum through the third (25-15) and fought off a late Mustang push in the fourth (25-21) to clinch the match.
Burge paced the attack with 10 kills on 23 attempts, hitting .348 with just two errors. Viglietta added eight kills, while Sydney Salazar, Rachel Lenz, and Maren Zepfel each chipped in six. Declyn Tooze (15 assists) and Courtney Foose (14 assists) directed the offense, while Isabella Terra and Viglietta tied for the team lead with 10 digs. At the net, Lillianna Hornickle tallied four block assists.
As a team, Stevenson finished with 37 kills on 136 swings for a .118 attack percentage.
