Huskies defeat Mounties 4-1 in season-opener

HALIFAX, NS – Four different Huskies scored as Saint Mary's defeated the Mount Allison Mounties 4-1 in Atlantic University Sport women's soccer action on Friday night at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.

The Huskies got off to a strong start, generating several early chances from forward Lindy Brunelle (Keswick, ON), and midfielder Julia Pasma (Georgetown, ON), who hit the crossbar on a shot.

Pasma's next shot wouldn't be denied, as in the 18^th minute, midfielder Brenna Kennedy (Fletcher's Lake, NS) played a free-kick pass right on to Pasma's foot, and she directed it past Mounties goaltender Katie Cabot (Cochrane, AB) for the Huskies first goal of the 2025 campaign.

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Brenna Kennedy's free kick assist sets up Julia Pasma to score the first goal of the 2025 @AUS_SUA regular season and give the Huskies an early 1-0 lead! pic.twitter.com/wDI06XL6Rx

— Saint Mary's Huskies (@SMUHuskies) August 30, 2025

But the Mounties responded quickly, as forward Victoria Jones (Ajax, ON) used her speed to pressure the Huskies back-line into turning the ball over, and deposited a shot past Huskies goalkeeper Katie Alley (Milton, ON) to tie the game at 1-1 in the 25^th minute.

Just two minutes later, the Huskies retook the lead, as left back Áine O'Neil (New Ross, NS) played a looping pass towards forward Cara Freeman (Halifax, NS) who let the ball bounce in front of her before delivering a wicked left-footed volley into the top corner to put Saint Mary's head 2-1.

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Aine O'Neil with an outstanding pass to Cara Freeman who finishes with an unstoppable volley to put the Huskies ahead 2-1! pic.twitter.com/eZA0xHbhQ4

— Saint Mary's Huskies (@SMUHuskies) August 30, 2025

The Huskies added to their lead early in the second half, when midfielder Charlotte Baines (Halifax, NS) played a through-ball to Freeman, who attracted the Mounties defence before playing a sliding pass onto the foot of forward Virginia Boone (Halifax, NS). Boone – who returned late last season after missing nearly two full seasons with injuries – slid the ball into the open Mounties goal for her first AUS goal in 1,031 days, and the Huskies took a 3-1 lead in the 49^th minute.

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Charlotte Baines to Cara Freeman to Virginia Boone who scores her first goal in nearly 3 years after missing two straight years with injuries! Huskies lead 3-1 early in the second half! pic.twitter.com/wdx0Jl4wLS

— Saint Mary's Huskies (@SMUHuskies) August 30, 2025

Saint Mary's added one more goal to their tally before the day was over, as in the 60^th minute a Brenna Kennedy corner kick ricocheted around the Mounties box before first year defender Braelyn Odell (Halifax, NS) who fired it into goal to secure the Huskies 4-1 win.

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Brenna Kennedy's corner kick finds first year defender Braelyn Odell, who scores her first career @AUS_SUA goal to make it 4-1 Huskies! pic.twitter.com/YXR1u57Zqu

— Saint Mary's Huskies (@SMUHuskies) August 30, 2025

Huskies midfielder Julia Pasma was named Player of the Game, scoring a goal and firing five shots over the full 90 minutes.

The Huskies (1-0) will be back in action on Sunday, August 31, as they host the Memorial Sea-Hawks at noon at Huskies Stadium. GET TICKETS

The Mounties (0-1) head home to host the Acadia Axewomen (0-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Alumni Field.

Recap by Allan April / Saint Mary's Huskies Athletics
Photos by Mona Ghiz / Saint Mary's Huskies Athletics