OLEAN, N.Y. – The Purple Eagles (2-4-0) defeated Little Three rival St. Bonaventure (0-4-1), 3-2, in their highest-scoring game of the season so far on Wednesday night.

Game Recap

• In the 32^nd minute, Herman Aalberg scored his first career goal off a free kick to give the Purple Eagles a 1-0 lead over the Bonnies.
• The Bonnies scored in the final 20 seconds of the first half off of a penalty kick to tie the score, 1-1.
• After a corner kick from Stephen Hasse was deflected, the ball was rebounded to Asher Barnes, who placed a beautiful cross in front of Jelldrik Dallmann. Dallmann headed it into the net to put the Purple Eagles back in the lead, 2-1, in the 50^th minute.
• In the 68^th minute, Federico Cugge netted his first goal of the season, assisted by Nuukele Gboe, to give Niagara a two-goal lead, 3-1.
• The Bonnies added another goal in the 75^th minute to cut the Purple Eagles' lead to one, but NU remained strong on defense and earned the 3-2 victory.

Eagle's Eye On

• Dallmann led the Purple Eagles in shots with four.
• The Purple Eagles recorded three shots on goal, all of which scored.
• Josh Savoni (2-2-0) made a season-high five saves.

Coach's Corner

• "I'm really proud of all the guys, even guys that didn't get in tonight and the guys at home," said head coach Bill Boyle. "They all responded with great work preparing for this game. We were much better defending as a unit and finding our rhythm offensively. We still know we can be even better and can hopefully get some clean sheets. We are looking forward to the challenge of a national power, Charlotte, on Sunday."

Up Next

• The Purple Eagles wrap up non-conference play at Charlotte on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m.

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