Binghamton women’s soccer’s winning streak came to an end Thursday night, but the Bearcats continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 0-0 draw against the Siena University Saints at the Bearcats Sports Complex.

The Bearcats moved to 3-0-1 on the season and extended their regular-season unbeaten streak to 17 games. Binghamton also recorded its fourth consecutive shutout to open the 2026 campaign, a mark that is believed to be both a program and America East record.

Entering Thursday’s matchup, Binghamton had won its first three games by a combined 9-0 score. A slow start to the match, however, saw neither team able to establish an early offensive rhythm. Siena’s defense made it difficult for the Bearcats to create early scoring opportunities.

“In the second half we were much better in our spacing and had decent control, especially by the 65th minute,” said head coach Neel Bhattacharjee. “But it was one of those nights we didn’t quite get the finish, whether on a set piece on all our corner kicks or on that final pass. It was nice to get the shutout and Rebecca [Kessler] came up big with the PK save, so we will take the tie for now and rest up for Sunday’s game at Buffalo.”

The first half remained scoreless as both teams struggled to create a breakthrough. Binghamton generated several corner-kick opportunities, while senior midfielder/forward Paige Luke produced two shots on goal during the first half.

Binghamton’s strongest scoring opportunity came late in the opening half when Luke and freshman forward Taylor Gabel connected on a give-and-go. Gabel played Luke through toward goal, but the Siena goalkeeper came off her line to stop the chance.

The match’s biggest moment came in the second half. Following a video review around the 60th minute, Siena was awarded a penalty kick. Senior goalkeeper Rebecca Kessler remained composed and made the save, preserving both the scoreless tie and Binghamton’s shutout streak. The penalty kick was Siena’s only shot on goal of the match.

“I think it all comes to just staying calm, not panicking when the ref blows the whistle like that, and when they’re checking the cameras just taking some time to myself, locking myself in, not letting any outside distractions come in.” Kessler said. “As soon as I knew it was a PK, I was like, ‘Okay.’ I faced the goal, kind of just to take a deep breath, not let anything else distract me. And then I got a good read on her, was able to go a little early and make the save.”

Kessler further states that Binghamton’s three previous shutouts had helped give her and the team confidence entering Thursday’s match.

“I think the first two games of our season has helped all of us get some confidence, including myself, with three shutouts to start the season,” Kessler said. “So that gave me definitely the confidence to come out for balls like that, be aggressive in my box and then get the fourth shutout again.”

While Kessler’s penalty-kick save was the most prominent individual defensive play of the night, she credited the back line for limiting Siena’s opportunities. After the penalty save, Binghamton continued pressing for the go-ahead goal. The Bearcats finished with a narrow 8-7 advantage in shots, controlled 57 percent of possession and earned 12 corner kicks for the second consecutive game. However, Binghamton was unable to capitalize on its chances against Siena’s compact defense.

The Bearcats seemed to improve as the second half progressed, particularly after making adjustments to its spacing and finding ways to deal with Siena’s defensive positioning. Despite the increased pressure, Binghamton struggled to connect on its final passes and finishes.

The draw marks Binghamton’s first result other than a victory this season, but the Bearcats remain unbeaten and have yet to allow a goal through four matches. Their regular-season unbeaten streak now stands at 17 games, dating back to last season.

The Bearcats will return to action on Sunday when they travel to Buffalo to face the Bulls at 1 p.m. on Aug. 30 at UB Stadium.