GORHAM, Maine – Addison Battis scored the game’s lone goal and Haylee Romasco made seven saves as top-seeded University of Southern Maine defeated Keene State College, 1-0, in the 2026 Little East Conference (LEC) Field Hockey Championship final Saturday at Hannaford Field.

Battis scored in the second quarter off an assist from Bri Townsend, while Julia Elie added a defensive save to help the Huskies preserve the shutout.

Southern Maine’s Dylan Barr was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, helping the Huskies capture the conference title.

The Records

Southern Maine: 15-7
Keene State: 14-8

HOW IT HAPPENED

Keene State applied pressure throughout the opening quarter, earning eight penalty corners and holding Southern Maine without a shot. Romasco stopped shots from Charleigh Bohannon and Norah Bargatti late in the period to keep the game scoreless.

The Huskies broke through at 21:48 when Battis scored her third goal of the season off a feed from Townsend. Southern Maine took the 1-0 advantage into halftime.

Keene State held a 4-3 edge in third-quarter shots, but neither team found the back of the cage.

The Owls increased the pressure in the fourth quarter, recording seven shots and four penalty corners. Romasco made four saves in the final period, while Elie recorded a defensive save on a shot by Grace Seabury at 48:39.

Keene State removed goalkeeper Tori Kelly for an extra field player with 3:54 remaining, but Southern Maine held on to secure the championship.

Inside The Statistics

• Keene State held a 15-5 advantage in shots and an 8-2 edge in shots on goal.
• The Owls earned 15 penalty corners to Southern Maine’s three.
• Romasco finished with seven saves in the shutout.
• Elie’s defensive save brought Southern Maine’s team save total to eight.
• Kelly made one save for Keene State.
• Battis and Townsend each recorded two shots for the Huskies.

Up Next

Southern Maine awaits its NCAA Division III tournament assignment following the conference championship victory.