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Leah Dribbling
0
Saint Joseph (CT) USJ (6-11-1, 6-7-1)
3
Winner Rivier RIV (13-4-2, 11-1-1)
Saint Joseph (CT) USJ
(6-11-1, 6-7-1)
0
Final
3
Rivier RIV
(13-4-2, 11-1-1)
Winner
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Saint Joseph (CT) USJ 0 0 0
Rivier RIV 0 3 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Three-goal Surge Sends Women’s Soccer to Semifinals

NASHUA, N.H. -  A late three-goal surge lifted the Rivier women's soccer team to a 3-0 GNAC Quarterfinal win over Saint Joseph (Conn.) Saturday evening at Joanne Merrill Field. 

With the victory, the Raiders improved to 13-4-2 (11-1-1 GNAC) and advanced to their second straight semifinal matchup. With the loss, the Blue Jays conclude their season at 6-11-1 (6-7-1 GNAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Raiders set the tone early, holding a 13-2 shot advantage over USJ in the opening half.
  • Despite several promising opportunities on both sides, the 0-0 stalemate remained through 78 minutes of play.
  • Sophomore Leah Morrier broke through in the 79th minute, slotting home first-year Hayleigh Young's over-the-top feed.
  • Junior Cadance Ryan then connected with first-year Bailey Gatchell for a header just four minutes later to double their lead.
  • With less than two minutes after that, Ryan added the final tally to seal the win for the Raiders.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • The Raiders owned a 29-3 edge in shots, including 15 on target.
  • Riv held a 5-1 advantage in corner opportunities.
  • This marks Senior Bri Nugent's third straight clean sheet. 
UP NEXT

The Raiders are set to host No. 3 Lasell for the GNAC semifinal round, Wednesday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. on Joanne Merrill Field.