RIVERDALE, N.Y. | The No. 2 University of Mount Saint Vincent captured the 2026 Skyline Conference Women's Soccer Championship on Saturday, earning a 1-0 victory over No. 4 Sarah Lawrence College at UMSV in Riverdale.

The Dolphins broke through in the 34th minute when Nadine Padilla scored the game's only goal at 33:33, finishing a pass from Ariana Hernandez to give UMSV a 1-0 halftime advantage. The Dolphins held the lead throughout the second half to secure the championship victory.

UMSV goalkeeper Kaitlyn Grady made one save to preserve the shutout and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. The Dolphins' defense limited the Gryphons to just three shots. Sarah Lawrence goalkeeper Bella Vaca recorded four saves in the effort. UMSV finished with a 9-3 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in shots on goal.

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With the championship victory, Mount Saint Vincent (12-3-3) secures the Skyline's automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship. The Dolphins will learn their national tournament pairing during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, November 9, at 11:30 am. Click HERE for the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Selection Show.