CASTINE, Maine – Women's soccer fell to the University of Fork Kent 1-0 on a rainy Thursday afternoon at Ritchie Field. 

The Bengals attempted nine shots in the first half, finding the back of the net in the 10^th minute when Katherine Ferland bet Mariner goalie Kelsie Hilton. 

Enduring periods of pouring rain the two teams fought tough through the conditions. Maine Maritime garnered a corner kick opportunity in the 77^th minute, and pressured the Bengals persistently; Mariner Emily Wyman shot a ball just wide of the net, in the 80^th minute.

Hilton finished the afternoon with seven saves for the Mariners.

The Mariners fall to 2-3 on the season, while the Bengals improve to 4-1 overall. Maine Maritime will return to action on September 20^th when they start North Atlantic Conference play and host New England College.