No. 15 Swarthmore edged No. 13 Ursinus 2-1 in double overtime, with Libby Castle scoring the winner just 0.1 seconds before the final buzzer. The victory sends the Garnet to the Centennial Championship for the first time since 2023, despite facing heavy pressure throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Swarthmore 2, Ursinus 1.
  • Castle’s winner came with 0.1 seconds left in the second overtime.
  • Ursinus led 20-6 in shots and 18-? in penalty corners; Swarthmore goalkeeper Josie Sarno made 14 saves.
Yes, But

Swarthmore advanced while being outshot by 14 and defending 18 penalty corners. Sarno and the Garnet defense held firm, including through seven Ursinus shots in the second overtime.

State of Play
  • Swarthmore improved to 12-6 and reached the conference final.
  • The Garnet’s goals came from Avery Bloom and Castle; Jordan assisted on the winner.
What's Next

Swarthmore travels to Johns Hopkins on Saturday, seeking its first conference title since 1997.

Bottom Line

Swarthmore survived a sustained Ursinus attack and delivered at the last possible moment, turning a defensive stand into a championship opportunity.