NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles fought to a 0-0 draw against the visiting Saint Peter's Peacocks in a defensive battle at Niagara Field on Saturday.
 
How it Happened
Despite outshooting the Peacocks 17-10, Niagara (5-6-3, 1-5-3 MAAC) couldn't find the back of the net. The Purple Eagles' offense was led by graduate student forward Emma Bough, who tallied a team-high five shots with two on goal.
 
Niagara's defense held strong throughout the match, with goalkeeper Maddie Crosbie recording eight saves to earn her seventh clean sheet of the season.
 
The Purple Eagles had their best scoring opportunity in the 65th minute when Bough's shot forced a save from Saint Peter's goalkeeper Annabelle Adams. Niagara then crashed the net in the waning minutes, but couldn't break the scoreless tie.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to Niagara to 22-2-1 all-time against Saint Peter's.
• Bough recorded her 51st consecutive start for the Purple and White, the longest streak by a Purple Eagle since Ida Miceli recorded 58-straight starts.
• Niagara's scoreless streak is up to 595 minutes.
• Crosbie is tied for the fifth most shutouts in a season by a Purple Eagle with her seventh clean sheet of the season.
 
Up Next
Niagara will close out the home portion of its schedule with a Wednesday, Oct. 23, afternoon match with Siena. The opening kickoff with the Saints is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.