The Batten University field hockey team opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 overtime loss to St. Mary's College of Maryland, moving the Marlins to 0-1 while the Seahawks improved to 1-0.
The two sides remained scoreless through all four quarters, with Batten's defense holding firm despite consistent pressure from St. Mary's. The Seahawks finished the contest with a 21-5 advantage in total shots and put 13 attempts on goal, while the Marlins recorded one shot on target.
Batten goalkeeper Berkley Miller turned in a strong performance between the posts, finishing with 12 saves and keeping the Seahawks off the scoreboard throughout regulation. The Marlins faced their heaviest pressure in the middle periods, as St. Mary's recorded six shots in the second quarter and eight more in the third.
The deciding goal came 3:34 into the overtime period when St. Mary's Julie Presgraves scored her first goal of the season, giving the Seahawks the 1-0 victory.
