GORHAM, Maine. - The Rivier women's soccer team fell to the Huskies of Southern Me., 1-0, in a non-conference road matchup Thursday evening.
With the result, the Raiders fell to 7-2-1 (5-0-0 GNAC), while the Huskies improved to 5-4-1 (1-1-0 LEC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Sophomore Olivia Rosario got the start between the sticks for the Raiders.
- The Raiders generated early scoring opportunities while Rosario helped keep the Huskies off the scoreboard.
- Rivier created multiple scoring chances, highlighted by a shot from Leah Morrier at the 23:39 mark that was saved.
- Bailey Gatchell added a blocked attempt in the 16th minute as the Raiders continued to pressure the Huskies' defense.
- Rosario recorded key saves on multiple attempts by the Huskies minutes to keep the match scoreless.
- Despite opportunities on both sides, neither team found the back of the net through the opening 45 minutes of the match, and the Raiders held the Huskies off.
- Southern Maine opened the scoring early in the second half to take a 1-0 lead.
- Rosario kept the Raiders within striking distance, recording multiple saves against the Huskies throughout the early minutes of the second half.
- Rivier generated several offensive opportunities, earning multiple corner kicks from Nadia Laxa and putting pressure on Southern Maine's defense.
- Cadance Ryan and Ciarra Terry added offensive chances for the Raiders, while Southern Maine's defense held firm.
- Ultimately, the Raiders were unable to find the equalizer and fell 1-0.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Rivier finished with nine shots, putting five on goal, while Southern Maine recorded an advantageous 16 shots with six on target.
- Morrier led the Raiders offensively, with four shots including three on goal.
- Rosario played all 90 minutes in goal, recording five saves on six shots faced.
- The Raiders generated seven corner kicks, all coming in the second half, compared to three for the Huskies.
- Southern Maine scored the lone goal of the contest in the 51st minute.
UP NEXT
Rivier women's soccer will look to bounce back as they travel to New London, Conn. to take on the Mariners of Mitchell (0-10-0, 0-5-0 GNAC) Saturday, Oct. 3 in a GNAC matchup. The game is set to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Alumni Field.
