Freshman midfielder Michele Tremblay’s first collegiate goal was the game-winner as Siena Women’s Soccer won its conference home opener 2-1 over Iona. Senior forward Maria Jones also scored for the Saints which have only been beaten once in their last six matches.

Tremblay scored the decisive tally in the 77^th minute, firing a shot from the top of the box inside the right post after intercepting a misplayed ball by an Iona (4-6-1, 0-1-1) defender. Jones opened the scoring in the 30^th minute for the Saints (4-5-2, 1-1), out-fighting Iona keeper Morgan McBrier for a loose ball deep in the box.

Charlotte Stuart pulled Iona even before the half, scoring her fifth goal of the season off a feed from Safi Ayinde in the 35^th minute.

The Gaels held a slim 12-11 edge in shots, but senior captain Taylor Booth made two saves for Siena which is unbeaten in its last seven home matches against Iona (5-0-2).

Saturday’s match marked the only home contest for the Saints during a stretch where they play five of six on the road. Siena’s next two matches are both away from home, with a 7 p.m. kickoff Wednesday night at Marist up next.