NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara women's soccer team fell to crosstown rival Canisius, 1-0, on Wednesday.
Game Summary
Final Score: Canisius 1, Niagara 0
Niagara Goal Scorers: None
In Goal: Sabrina Locas (2-3-1) 2 Saves, 1 Goal Against
Records: Canisius (7-5-1, 2-3-1 MAAC), Niagara (6-4-2, 2-2-1 MAAC)
Location: Niagara Field – Niagara University, N.Y.
Attendance: 234
Game Recap
- Canisius scored the game's only goal in the 17th minute against the run of play. Madeline Beaulieu crossed the ball into the box and Gretta Dry finished with an open header in the top left corner of the net.
- Niagara dominated on defense, allowing the Griffs only two shots in the first half.
- The second half was a defensive battle between the teams. Niagara created chances on offense, but no shots met their target.
Coach's Corner
- "I'm extremely disappointed in tonight's result," said head coach Peter Veltri. "I thought we were the better team tonight, but unfortunately we just couldn't capitalize on any of our opportunities. On the flip side, Canisius had one chance and scored so credit needs to go to them. We have great character on this team so I'm sure we'll bounce back and be ready for our next match."
Inside the Numbers
- Niagara outshot Canisius 7-4 in the second half of the game and 10-6 overall.
- Kelsey Araujo and Hailey Bicknell led the Purple Eagles in shots with three each and Bicknell and Alexis Horwedel has Niagara's two shots on goal.
- Locas played all90 minutes in net for Niagara, recording two saves.
Up Next
- The Purple Eagles head to Fairfield to take on the Stags on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 12:00 p.m.
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