NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara women's soccer team blanked St. Bonaventure, 2-0, in its home opener on Friday.

Game Summary
Final Score: Niagara 2, St. Bonaventure 0
Niagara Goal Scorers: Eva Bachmann, Bayley Sullivan
Niagara Assists: Hailey Bicknell
In Goal: Shania van Nuland (1-0) 0 Goals Against, 2 Saves
Records: Niagara (1-1-0), St. Bonaventure (0-3-0)
Location: Niagara Field – Niagara University, N.Y.
Attendance: 412

Game Recap

• The first half of the game was a defensive battle between the Purple Eagles and the Bonnies, as both teams went scoreless.
• In the 56th minute, Bachmann put the Purple Eagles on the board. Bachmann, assisted by Bicknell, placed her shot from long range into the lower corner of the net.
• Sullivan scored the first goal of her collegiate career in the 71st minute, finishing in the box off the corner.
• Niagara held St. Bonaventure off for the remainder of the game, picking up its first win of the season.

Inside the Numbers

• Niagara outshot St. Bonaventure, 19-7, over the course of the game.
• Van Nuland and starting goalkeeper Sabrina Locas each recorded two saves.
• Kelsey Araujo led the Purple Eagles with seven shots and three shots on goal.
• Bachmann and Bicknell each had three shots.

Up Next

• The Purple Eagles play the first of three straight road games at Binghamton on Monday, Aug. 28, followed by Robert Morris on Friday, Sept. 1 and Akron on Sunday, Sept. 3.

 
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