MEDFORD, Mass. - The Rivier women's soccer team fell to No. 3 Tufts, 2-0, on the road in a non-conference matchup, Monday afternoon.
With the result, the Raiders dropped to 8-4-2 (6-1-1 GNAC), while the Jumbos moved to 8-0-1 (5-0-2 NESCAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Olivia Rosario got her 12th start in net this season for the Raiders.
- Tufts struck first in the 26th minute to give the Jumbos a 1-0 advantage.
- Rosario kept the Raiders in contention, recording multiple saves to hold off the Tufts attack as the Jumbos continued to generate scoring chances.
- Tufts came out aggressively in the second half, with two shots striking the crossbar and Rosario making several additional saves to keep the deficit at one.
- The Jumbos eventually doubled their lead in the 75th minute as they found the back of the net to put Tufts ahead 2-0.
- Rivier pushed to get on the scoreboard in the closing minutes, with Bailey Gatchell and Hannah Smith each recording attempts that were blocked before Gatchell tested Tufts again with a shot that was saved by the Jumbos.
- The Raiders were unable to capitalize on their late chances, as Tufts held on to secure the 2-0 victory.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Tufts outshot Rivier, 35-4.
- The Jumbos also held a 16-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- Rosario recorded a season-high 12 saves for the Raiders.
- Tufts earned 14 corner kicks compared to Rivier's one.
- Gatchell and Ciarra Terry each recorded one shot on goal for Rivier
- Tufts scored once in each half to secure the 2-0 victory.
UP NEXT
Rivier women's soccer will return to Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play on Wednesday, Oct. 14, as the Raiders travel to New London, N.H. to take on the Colby-Sawyer Chargers (5-5-2, 3-3-2 GNAC). The game is set for 7:00 p.m. at Sally Shaw Veitch Track and Field.
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