BUFFALO, NY – The Purple Eagles scored three unanswered goals to earn a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Battle of the Bridge Rival Canisius Wednesday night in MAAC women's soccer action in Buffalo, NY.
 
Niagara improves to 12-2 overall and 6-2 in MAAC play.
 
Game Recap
• Djeynaba Thiam found the back of the net in the 59th minute of action after receiving a long pass from MacKenzie Mix, cutting the Golden Griffin lead in half, 2-1.
• Thiam scored the equalizer for the Purple Eagles in the 63rd minute. Maia MacLean got the play started with a cross that found Florence Vaillancourt, who then quickly found Thiam for the goal.
• Emma Bough would beat the Canisius keeper for the game-winner in the 77th minute after collecting a cross from MacLean at the penalty spot and scoring.
• Both Golden Griffins goals were scored in the first half by Tiani Fonoti.
 
Niagara Notes
• The Purple Eagles improved to 5-2 in one goal games this season.
• The Purple and White have now won 12 matches, the most since 2008 when Niagara won a dozen of its 19 games played.
• Niagara took a total of 22 shots, 12 of which were on target, while holding the Griffs to just two shots on net.
• Thiam scored her seventh and eighth goals of the season and is now second on the team and third in the MAAC in the category.
• Vaillancourt has now registered at least one point in 11 of 14 games with her one assist tonight. The junior now has a league-best 32 points with 11 goals and 10 helpers.
• MacLean finished the night with two assists and now has six on the season to go with her seven goals.
• Felicia Grufman made her 10th start of the season and is now 8-2-0 overall.
 
Up Next
• Niagara will stay on the road with a match in New Rochelle, NY against Iona on Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon.
 
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