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WSOC Recap 10-4
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Rivier RIV (5-4-2, 4-1-1)
3
Winner Emmanuel (MA) EMM (6-2-2, 5-0-1)
Rivier RIV
(5-4-2, 4-1-1)
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Final
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Emmanuel (MA) EMM
(6-2-2, 5-0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Rivier RIV 0 1 1
Emmanuel (MA) EMM 3 0 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Emmanuel Tops Rivier 3-1 in GNAC Play

BOSTON, Mass.- The Rivier women's soccer team suffered its first loss in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play, 3-1, to Emmanuel (Mass.), Saturday afternoon at Roberto Clemente Field. 

With the result, the Raiders dropped to 5-4-2 overall (4-1-1 GNAC), while the Saints improved to 6-2-2 (5-0-1 GNAC). 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Saints found the back of the net just over a minute into the match.
  • Emmanuel extended its lead midway through the first half, scoring back-to-back goals in the 26th and 45th minutes to take a 3-0 advantage into halftime.
  • The Raiders' lone goal came in the 86th minute when Samantha Franks converted a feed from Leah Morrier to put the Raiders on the board, 3-1. 
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • Senior goalkeeper Bri Nugent was solid in the net, recording seven saves.
  • Emmanuel held the advantage in shots, 18-3.  
  • The Saints held the edge on corner kicks, 9-1 
UP NEXT

The Raiders return home Tuesday, October 7, for a GNAC matchup against Dean at 7:00 p.m. on Joanne Merrill Field. The Rivier KyleCares Club sponsors this match in support of Mental Health Awareness and will also be the Raider Game hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.