GORHAM, Maine – The Rivier women's soccer team came up short against non-conference match-up opponent Southern Maine University, 5-4, to open the 2025 regular season Friday night at Hannaford Field in Gorham, Maine.   

With the result, the Raiders began the year with a 0-1-0 record, while the Huskies improved to 1-0-0.  

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Lexi Morin opened the scoring for the Huskies in the 17th minute.  
• The Raiders responded almost instantly, as sophomore Leah Morrier was able to find the back of the net for the first time this season off a set piece.  
• Southern Maine regained the lead at the 24:56 minute mark, but 15 seconds later, found twine to level the score once again, 2-2. 
• The Huskies found the back of the net in the 39th minute, giving them a 3-2 advantage heading into the break.  
• Rivier found momentum midway through the second half, as Morrier and first-year Bailey Gatchell each netted their second goals of the contest within a minute of each other to put the Raiders back on top, 4-3. 
• Southern Maine answered back with two goals of their own to reclaim a 5-4 lead, as Kadynne Smith delivered the go-ahead goal late in the second half to close out the contest. 

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN 

• First year, Olivia Rosario played all 90 minutes in goal for Rivier, recording 13 saves. 
• Morrier and Gatchell each recorded two goals, with Morrier adding an assist
• The Huskies outshot the Raiders, 36-9.  
• USM also held a slight advantage in corner chances, 7-4. 

UP NEXT 

The Raiders return to Nashua, N.H., for their home opener and game one of their three-game homestand on Saturday, August 30th, against the Keene St. Owls. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM at Joanne Merrill Field.