STANDISH, Maine - The Rivier women's soccer team defeated the Monks of Saint Joseph's (Me.) 3-0 on the road in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup, on Tuesday evening.
With the result, the Raiders moved to 10-4-3 (8-1-2 GNAC), while the Monks moved to 3-8-4 (3-5-3 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Olivia Rosario got her 15th start between the posts for the Raiders this season.
- The Raiders generated several offensive chances in the opening minutes, testing Saint Joseph's early.
- Rivier opened the scoring in the 33rd minute as Maya Leach found the back of the net off an assist from Kelly Callahan to give the Raiders a 1-0 lead.
- Hannah Smith doubled the advantage in the 42nd minute, finishing a pass from Leah Morrier to put Rivier ahead 2-0 heading into halftime.
- The Raiders continued to pressure the Saint Joseph's defense in the second half, with Morrier, Bailey Gatchell, and Callahan recording shots on target.
- Gatchell extended Rivier's lead to 3-0 in the 58th minute, finding the back of the net with a shot to the lower center.
- Rosario came up with several saves late in the game, as the Raiders preserved the shutout and secured the win.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- The Raiders outshot the Monks, 18-8, including a 14-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- Gatchell and Morrier led the Raiders with four shots each.
- Leach, Smith, and Gatchell each found the back of the net.
- Callahan and Morrier tallied one assist each.
- Rosario recorded four saves to earn the shutout.
- The Raiders held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.
UP NEXT
Rivier women's soccer will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 24 as they travel to Weston, Mass. to take on the Pride of Regis (13-1-1, 10-1-0 GNAC) in a GNAC matchup. The game is set for 12:00 p.m. at Regis Stadium.
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