The Purple Eagles fell short by a two-goal deficit against Buffalo at Niagara Field in Niagara University, N.Y.
The Bulls opened the scoring in the first half at the 14th minute with a strike from Laiken Kiser. Buffalo attempted to add to their one goal lead but thanks to freshman keeper
Julia Poissant got across the goal and grabbed the ball that was looking to head for the upper left-hand corner.
Niagara recorded their first shot on goal of the contest at the 30th mark off the foot of
Mahelie Barbeau forcing Buffalo's keeper to make a save in the bottom middle part of the net.
The Bulls added their second goal of the contest from Kiser who recorded her second tally of the contest at the 70th minute of play.
Poissant recorded a total of five saves in the contest, with three of her five coming in the first half of play.
Niagara Notes
• The Purple Eagles fall to 12-29-1 all time against the Bulls
• This is the first time Niagara has been shutout since Oct. 26, 2024, against Sacred Heart
•
Caitlyn Grady,
Caitlin Parker, and
Delta Barber all played the full 90 minutes
• Poissant has recorded five or more saves twice this season
Up Next
The Purple Eagles are back in action on Saturday September 6 at 12 p.m. against Saint Peter's to kick of MAAC play.
