PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -Senior Ricyonna Walker (Kingston, Jamaica) scored her second goal of the season in the closing minutes as the Lincoln University (Pa.) women's soccer team concluded its 2026 regular season with a 3-1 setback against Holy Family University Wednesday afternoon at Tiger Field.
The Lions finished the regular season 0-13-3 overall and 0-10-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play, while Holy Family improved to 7-7-1 overall and 7-3-1 in the CACC.
Holy Family opened the scoring just 1:40 into the match when Kayla Dunn found the back of the net off assists from Bridget Dickson and Samantha Pastino.
Lincoln looked for an answer and generated its first opportunity in the 11th minute when senior Jordan Allison (Baltimore, MD) sent an attempt wide right.
The Tigers doubled their advantage at the 21:42 mark as Gigi Conlan scored off an assist from Allison Devine, sending Holy Family into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Senior goalkeeper Nevaeh Washington (Philadelphia, PA) helped keep the Lions within striking distance during the opening 45 minutes, turning away several Holy Family opportunities. Washington finished the first half with four saves before Nicole Lilja (Lanham, MD) entered in goal for the second half.
Lincoln continued to battle after the break, but Holy Family extended its lead to 3-0 in the 67th minute. Dickson scored her ninth goal of the season at the 66:06 mark off an assist from Gianna Georgette.
The Lions continued to push forward despite the deficit and were rewarded late in the contest.
Walker stepped to the penalty spot in the 87th minute and converted the opportunity at 86:52, putting Lincoln on the scoreboard and recording her second goal of the season.
The goal gave Walker scores in two of Lincoln's final three road matches after she also converted a penalty kick against Goldey-Beacom on October 20.
Inside the Numbers
Holy Family finished with a 25-5 advantage in total shots and placed 10 attempts on goal. Lincoln put three of its five shots on frame.
Walker led Lincoln with two shots and one goal. Mikayla Cubbage (Winslow, NJ) and Samiah Grogan-Webb each registered a shot on goal, while Allison accounted for the Lions' other attempt.
Lincoln's goalkeepers combined to keep seven Holy Family shots out of the net. Washington played the opening 45 minutes, while Lilja handled the second half.
Holy Family held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks, while Lincoln committed five fouls compared with eight for the Tigers.
Senior Sends Lions Out with a Goal
Wednesday's contest marked the final regular-season appearance for Lincoln's senior class, including Washington, Walker and Allison, who all started the match.
Walker made the most of her final opportunity, playing all 90 minutes and providing the Lions' lone goal late in the second half. Allison played 85 minutes in the midfield, while Washington started in goal and helped Lincoln navigate a busy first half.
The Lions also received a full 90 minutes from Aleisa Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica), Mikayla Cubbage (Winslow, NJ) and Imani Hood (Long Island, NY), while Grogan-Webb played 84 minutes.
Up Next
Lincoln will turn its attention to hosting the CIAA Soccer Tournament on November 6-7 at LU Athletics Stadium.
