NASHUA, N.H. - The Rivier women's soccer team defeated the Sharks of Simmons 7-1 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup, on Wednesday evening to close out the regular season.
With the result, the Raiders improved to 12-4-3 (10-1-2 GNAC), clinching the number one seed into the GNAC postseason tournament and claiming the Co-Regular Season Champion title for the first time in program history.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Olivia Rosario received the start in net for the Raiders.
- Rivier applied early offensive pressure, with Leah Morrier recording a shot on goal in the third minute.
- Just three seconds later, Cadance Ryan found the back of the net to give the Raiders an early 1-0 lead.
- The Raiders continued to pressure the Sharks' defense, with Bailey Gatchell and Morrier recording multiple shots as Rivier generated several corner kicks.
- In the 38th minute, Morrier doubled Rivier's lead with a header off a corner kick from Cara Churchill, putting the Raiders ahead 2-0.
- Simmons responded in the 42nd minute, finding the back of the net to cut Rivier's lead to 2-1 heading into halftime.
- The Raiders came out firing in the second half, as Morrier scored her second goal of the game in the 56th minute.
- Less than a minute later, Morrier completed her hat trick with another unassisted goal to extend Rivier's lead to 4-1.
- Just 25 seconds later, Keira Bretagne added another Raider goal off a pass from Ryan, pushing the Raiders ahead 5-1.
- Rivier continued its offensive attack, registering three consecutive shots, including an attempt by Bianca Casna that struck the post.
- Isabella Bachhuber entered in goal for the Raiders in the 65th minute, replacing Rosario.
- Audri Roby added to the Raiders' lead with her first-collegiate goal in the 67th minute.
- In the 74th minute, Kayleigh Corriveau capped Rivier's scoring with a goal assisted by Churchill and Bevyn La Monica Barlow, extending the lead to 7-1.
- The Raider defense held strong in the closing minutes, with Bachhuber making three saves to preserve the Raiders' 7-1 victory.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Rivier finished with a 7-1 win over Simmons, scoring five goals in the second half.
- The Raiders outshot the Sharks 24-10, including a 13-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- Morrier led the Raiders with a hat trick, recording three goals and four shots on goal.
- Ryan tallied a goal and an assist, while Bretagne, Roby, and Corriveau each added a goal.
- Churchill contributed two assists, while Bevyn La Monica Barlow recorded one assist.
- Rosario made two saves in 64:47 of action before Isabella Bachhuber stopped all three shots she faced in 25:13 of relief.
- Rivier held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.
UP NEXT
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Rivier women's soccer will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 31 as they begin GNAC postseason play and host the No. 8 seeded Monks of Saint Joseph's (Me.) (4-9-4, 4-6-3 GNAC) in a GNAC Quarterfinals matchup. The game is set for 12:00 p.m. at Joanne Merrill Field in Nashua, N.H.
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