Augusta midfielder nets two goals despite Saint Joseph's tough loss

An Augusta native scored two of Saint Joseph's three goals in a 20-3 defeat against Bates College.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Junior midfielder Dinah Wadleigh, an Augusta native, scored two of Saint Joseph's three goals in a tough 20-3 women's lacrosse loss to Bates College in Lewiston. The recap highlights her performance, defensive standouts, and the goalkeeping tandem. Saint Joseph's now turns its attention to a two-game trip at the Puerto Rico Clasico starting March 11.

Why it matters

While Saint Joseph's suffered a lopsided defeat, the standout performance of Wadleigh, an Augusta native, is a bright spot for the local community. Her goal-scoring efforts demonstrate her skill and perseverance despite the team's overall struggles in the game.

The details

In the non-conference matchup, Bates College defeated Saint Joseph's by a score of 20-3. Wadleigh, a junior midfielder from Augusta, scored two of Saint Joseph's three goals in the losing effort. The recap also highlighted defensive standouts and the goalkeeping tandem for Saint Joseph's.

  • The game took place on March 6, 2026.
  • Saint Joseph's now turns its attention to a two-game trip at the Puerto Rico Clasico starting March 11, 2026.

The players

Dinah Wadleigh

A junior midfielder from Augusta who scored two of Saint Joseph's three goals in the 20-3 loss to Bates College.

Bates College

The opponent that defeated Saint Joseph's 20-3 in the non-conference women's lacrosse matchup.

Saint Joseph's

The women's lacrosse team that suffered a 20-3 loss to Bates College, despite the standout performance of Augusta native Dinah Wadleigh.

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The takeaway

While Saint Joseph's suffered a lopsided defeat, the standout performance of Augusta native Dinah Wadleigh, who scored two of the team's three goals, is a bright spot for the local community and demonstrates her skill and perseverance despite the team's overall struggles in the game.