WESTON, Mass. - The Rivier women's soccer team defeated the Pride of Regis (Mass.) 1-0 on the road in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup Saturday afternoon, ending Regis's nine-game winning streak.
With the result, the Raiders improved to 11-4-3 (9-1-2 GNAC), while the Pride dropped to 14-2-1 (10-2-0 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Olivia Rosario received the start between the sticks for the Raiders.
- Regis opened the match with offensive pressure, recording two shots in the opening two minutes, with an attempt saved by Rosario.
- The Raiders generated their first scoring opportunity in the 13th minute when Delaney Scanlon fired a shot that was blocked by the Pride defense.
- Leah Morrier followed with an attempt in the 19th minute, sending her shot wide left.
- Rosario kept the match scoreless with three additional saves throughout the half, including back-to-back stops in the 21st and 22nd minutes.
- Rivier continued looking for an offensive breakthrough late in the half, with Morrier and AJ Mulligan each recording blocked shots in the final six minutes.
- Both teams entered halftime scoreless, with Rosario recording four saves in the opening 45 minutes.
- The Raiders came out of halftime looking to break the scoreless tie.
- Rivier increased its offensive pressure midway through the half, as Cadance Ryan and Morrier each recorded shots on goal in the 66th and 67th minutes, forcing saves from Regis.
- Morrier continued to challenge the Pride defense, registering another shot on goal in the 71st minute before finding the back of the net just three seconds later.
- Morrier broke the scoreless tie with a goal assisted by Hayleigh Young, giving the Raiders a 1-0 advantage.
- The Raiders maintained the offensive momentum following the goal, with Lily Garey-Wright recording a shot on goal in the 73rd minute.
- The Raiders continued applying pressure in the closing minutes, earning three corner kicks and recording two shots from Hannah Smith.
- Rivier held Regis scoreless throughout the second half to secure the 1-0 victory, with Rosario finishing the match with four saves and a shutout.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Morrier led the Raiders offensively with five shots, including three on goal, and netted the game-winning goal off an assist from Young.
- Rosario recorded four saves across 90 minutes of play, earning her seventh win of the season and securing the shutout.
- Rivier outshot Regis 15-14 overall, including a 10-4 advantage in the second half.
- The Raiders held a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- Rivier earned four corner kicks, all in the second half, compared to two for the Pride.
UP NEXT
Rivier women's soccer will return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 28 as they host the Sharks of Simmons (2-5-8, 1-4-6 GNAC) in a GNAC matchup to close out regular season play. The game is set for 6:30 p.m. at Joanne Merrill Field in Nashua, N.H.
