Quinnipiac Claims Metro Regular-Season Soccer Title
Quinnipiac women's soccer beat St. Peter's 3-0 to win the Metro regular-season championship and the No. 1 seed.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Soccer
Quinnipiac women's soccer defeated St. Peter's 3-0 on the road, clinching the Metro regular-season championship and the No. 1 seed in the Metro Conference Tournament. The win is the third time in program history the Bobcats have claimed the top spot in the conference.
Why it matters
The top seed gives Quinnipiac a favorable path in the Metro Conference Tournament, where it will face the lowest remaining seed from the quarterfinal matchups. For Connecticut fans, the result marks a continued run of strong performance for the state's program.
Quinnipiac took 21 shots to St. Peter's five and 9 shots on target to one, while extending a seventh consecutive clean sheet that stood at 630 minutes scoreless-allowed at publication. Addyson Earl's goal was her seventh of the season, and the semifinal opponent will not be known until the quarterfinals conclude.
The players
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Quinnipiac University's athletic program, based in Hamden, Connecticut, competes in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's regional rival Metro Conference, which is the context for this championship.
St. Peter's Peacocks
St. Peter's University's athletic program, based in Jersey City, New Jersey, was the road opponent that lost to Quinnipiac in this regular-season finale.
The details
Addyson Earl scored in the 29th minute after Morgan Cupo passed across the box and a St. Peter's clear failed. Tatum O'Brien volleyed a deflected ball from just outside the box that hit the post before going in, and Skye Cuscuna added the final goal, her first collegiate score.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Quinnipiac wins 3-0 at St. Peter's and clinches the regular-season title.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Metro Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchups are played.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Metro Conference Tournament semifinal, time to be announced.
Season Trajectory
The title marks the third top-seed finish in Quinnipiac program history and the first since 2023, placing the Bobcats in a strong position as the Metro Conference Tournament begins. Securing the No. 1 seed reshapes the path to the championship, leaving Quinnipiac with a semifinal opponent drawn from the lowest remaining quarterfinal seed.
The No. 1 seed means Quinnipiac avoids the early bracket path and faces the lowest remaining quarterfinal seed in the semifinal. Fans tracking the tournament should watch the Sunday quarterfinal results to know the semifinal opponent.
The takeaway
Earning the top seed rewards consistent play across the regular season, and Quinnipiac's clean-sheet run gives the Bobcats a strong defensive base heading into the conference tournament.
What happens next
The Metro Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchups are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, with the semifinal set for Thursday, Nov. 12, time to be announced.
Further reading
For more on the state's women's programs, see Soccer coverage across Connecticut.
