RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Manhattan edged out Niagara 1-0 in a tightly contested Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women's soccer match Saturday at Gaelic Park.
 
The game remained scoreless until the 68th minute when Manhattan's Kaylee Stowell found the back of the net, assisted by Arancha Antunes. This proved to be the decisive goal of the match.
 
Niagara (5-5-2, 0-1-1 MAAC) outshot Manhattan (7-4-2, 2-2-2 MAAC) 16-9, with Emma Bough leading the Purple Eagles' attack with eight shots, three on target. However, Manhattan goalkeeper Margaret Brunk made six saves to preserve the clean sheet.
 
The Purple Eagles faced adversity in the second half when Delta Barber received a red card in the 66th minute, forcing Niagara to play with 10 players for the remainder of the match.
 
Niagara's Maddie Crosbie made three saves in goal but couldn't prevent Stowell's game-winner.
The match saw a total of three yellow cards issued to Niagara players: Barber, Bough, and Baillie Colling.
 
Despite the loss, Niagara demonstrated a strong offensive presence, particularly in the first half with 10 shots. However, they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, including two shots that hit the woodwork.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to 13-8-4 all-time against Manhattan.
• The loss in Niagara's first to Manhattan since Oct. 6, 2018.
• The Purple Eagles last scored a goal in the 36th minute against Fairfield on Sep. 21, moving their scoreless streak to 414 minutes.
 
Up Next
Niagara will take on the Marist Red Foxes on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.