NASHUA, N.H. - The Rivier women's soccer team battled Emmanuel (Mass.) to a scoreless draw in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup, Tuesday evening.
With the result, the Raiders moved to 8-2-2 (6-0-1 GNAC), while the Saints moved to to 5-3-3 (5-0-3 GNAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Olivia Rosario got the start in net for the Raiders.
- The Raiders created chances throughout the half, but Emmanuel's defense kept Rivier off the scoreboard.
- Rivier's defense held strong against the Saints' attack, sending the match into halftime tied, 0-0.
- After the first half, the Raiders held the edge in shots 5-2 including 3 shots on goal compared to the Saints 0.
- The Raiders came out strong in the second half, with Rosario making two early saves to keep the game tied.
- Rivier created several scoring opportunities, including shots from Hayleigh Young and Kelly Callahan, but Emmanuel kept the Raiders off the board.
- Leah Morrier nearly broke the deadlock in the 75th minute, hitting the post with a shot.
- The Raiders continued to pressure late, earning multiple corner kicks and putting shots on goal.
- Emmanuel also threatened late, hitting the post in the 79th minute, but neither team could find the breakthrough as the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
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BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Rivier held an 11-6 advantage in shots and put five on goal.
- Rosario made two saves to preserve the shutout for the Raiders.
- Morrier led Rivier with four shots, while Cadance Ryan, Bailey Gatchell, and Kelly Callahan each added two.
UP NEXT
Rivier women's soccer will travel to Chicopee, Mass. to take on the Blazers of Elms College (6-4-1, 4-2-0 GNAC) on Saturday, Oct. 10 in a GNAC matchup. The game is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. at Leary Field.
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