LORETTA, PA. – A first half goal was all Saint Francis would need to defeat Niagara Sunday afternoon in non-conference action. The Purple Eagles fall to 3-4 overall on the season, while SFU improved to 2-6.
 
Game Recap
First Half
• Niagara's first chance came when Emma Bough sent a free kick opportunity wide of the net in the 7th minute.
• Maia MacLean would take a shot shortly thereafter but it was saved by the Saint Francis goalie, Sarah McConnon.
• The Red Falsh would score first, a centering ball from the right side found Colletta Ozbey who beat Agnes Stenlund for the goal.
• Amanda Cripps put a stellar chance on goal in the 39th minute, but McConnon made the leaping stop to keep the score 1-0 in her team's favor.
 
Second Half
• Djeynaba Thiam had a golden opportunity to tie it but she would tap one wide left of the goal early in the second half.
• Ida Miceli and Emily Hähnel also recorded shots in the second half but both found the hands of McConnon.
• Niagara would keep the pressure on as the end of the game approached, trying to find the equalizer, including a shot from Annie Ibey that was gobbled up.
 
Niagara Notes
• Sunday marked the fifth meeting all-time between NU and SFU with the Purple Eagles falling to 3-2 against the Red Flash.
• Niagara recorded six shots, including a team-high two from Emma Bough.
• Stenlund finished with three saves bringing her season total to 11.
• The Purple Eagles posted a game high five corners.
 
Up Next
• Niagara will conclude a four-game road swing with its MAAC opener on Saturday, Sept. 17 in Hamden, Conn., against Quinnipiac.
 
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