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Winner Siena SIEW (9-6-0, 5-3-0)
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Niagara NIAW (6-6-2, 2-4-1)
Winner
Siena SIEW
(9-6-0, 5-3-0)
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Final
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Niagara NIAW
(6-6-2, 2-4-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 OT 2 F
Siena SIEW 0 0 0 1 1
Niagara NIAW 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Women's Soccer Falls To Siena In Double Overtime

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Purple Eagles women's soccer team fell to Siena, 1-0, in double overtime on Wednesday.

Game Summary
Final Score: Siena 1, Niagara 0 (2OT)
Niagara Goal Scorers: None
In Goal: Shania van Nuland (3-2-1) 9 Saves, 1 Goal Against
Records: Siena (9-6-0, 5-3-0 MAAC), Niagara (6-6-2, 2-4-1 MAAC)
Location: Niagara Field – Niagara University, N.Y.
Attendance: 102

Game Recap
  • The first half was a defensive battle between the Purple Eagles and the Saints. Siena outshot Niagara 8-3 in the first half, but no shots hit their target and van Nuland made four first-half saves.
  • Niagara had its best chance of the first half in the 38th minute; Hailey Bicknell took a shot from six yards out but it was saved by Siena's keeper.
  • Niagara and Siena traded shots in the second half, but the defenses held strong, forcing the game into overtime.
  • Both teams remained scoreless in the first overtime period, but Siena scored the golden goal in the 109th minute to earn the victory.

Inside the Numbers
  • Van Nuland's had a career-high nine saves against the Saints.
  • Kelsey Araujo led the Purple Eagles with three shots and two shots on goal.

Up Next
  • The Purple Eagles head to Quinnipiac on Saturday, Oct. 14 for a 12:00 p.m. matchup.

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