Box Score CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Niagara women's soccer team's unbeaten streak was snapped on Sunday with a 3-0 loss to the Cleveland State Vikings.

Game Summary
Final Score: Cleveland State 3, Niagara 0
Niagara Goal Scorers: None
Niagara Assists: None
In Goal: Shania van Nuland (2-1-0) 1 Save, 3 Goals Against
Records: Cleveland State (4-5-0), Niagara (4-2-1)
Location: Krenzler Field – Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 131

Game Recap

• The Vikings got on the board quickly in the first half, with a goal from six yards out in the eighth minute to take a 1-0 lead over the Purple Eagles.
• In the 23rd minute, Cleveland State scored again, beating van Nuland to the far post from inside the box to extend its lead, 2-0.
• Niagara tried to create chances on offense, with shots from Kelsey Araujo, Hadley Bucken and Veda Hensel, but the Vikings continued their momentum, scoring once more in the 42nd minute to take a 3-0 lead over the Purple Eagles.
• Niagara tightened up its defense in the second half, holding the Vikings scoreless for the remainder of the game.
• The Purple Eagles continue to create chances on offense, including a shot from Courtney Betts in the 75th minute which narrowly missed its target, but were not able to overcome the Vikings' lead.

Coach's Corner

• "It was a rough first half for us today," said head coach Peter Veltri. "We stepped off the bus and seemed to be mentally and physically a step behind. Unfortunately, by the time we got going, we were down and struggled to score. As the game progressed, I thought we did a good job of controlling the game, but we just couldn't catch a break. We will use this loss to grow and prepare for our next game."

Inside the Numbers

• Araujo and Bayley Sullivan led the Purple Eagles with two shots each.
• Araujo, Hensel, Sullivan and Morgan Genovese each had one shot on goal.
• The Vikings narrowly outshot the Purple Eagles, 13-10.

Up Next

• Niagara kicks off conference play on Saturday, Sept. 16, hosting the Monmouth Hawks at 11:00 a.m.

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