NASHUA, N.H. - The Rivier women's soccer team battled to a scoreless draw against the Lasell Lasers in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference(GNAC) matchup, on Senior Day Saturday afternoon.
With the result, the Raiders moved to 9-4-3 (7-1-2 GNAC), while the Chargers moved to 10-2-2 (8-1-2 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Olivia Rosario got the nod in net for the Raiders.
- The Raiders created early opportunities in the first half, with Rosario making three saves to keep Lasell off the scoreboard.
- Rivier looked to break through as Maya Leach and Leah Morrier each put shots on target, but Lasell came up with the saves.
- The Raiders continued to generate chances in the second half, with Nadia Laxa testing the Lasers early before Morrier recorded two header attempts.
- Rosario made a key save in the 75th minute to deny the Lasers and keep the game scoreless.
- Julia Acampora forced another save from Lasell in the 77th minute as Rivier searched for the go-ahead goal.
- The Raiders' second half chances were highlighted by a last-minute attempt by Bianca Casna that sailed high.
- Both teams battled defensively down the stretch, but neither side found the back of the net.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Rivier outshot Lasell, 12-10, including an 8-6 advantage in the second half.
- Rosario recorded four saves to earn the shutout.
- Morrier and Casna led the Raiders in shots tallying three each.
- Laxa, Leach and Acampora each recorded a shot on target for Rivier.
- The Raiders finished with two corner kicks to Lasell's three
UP NEXT
Rivier women's soccer will return to action on Tuesday, Oct. 20 as they travel to Standish, Maine to take on the host the Monks of Saint Joseph (Me.) (3-7-4, 3-4-3 GNAC) in a GNAC matchup. The game is set for 6:00 p.m. at SJC Athletic Complex.
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