Riverdale, N.Y. - Women's soccer falls 1-0 against Manhattan despite generating four shots at Gaelic Park in Riverdale, N.Y.
Niagara goes to 5-2-0, 2-1-0 in Metro play, while Manhattan goes to 4-2-0, 1-1-0 in conference.
The Purple Eagles recorded the first shot on goal of the contest as Audrey Posthumus was stopped by Margaret Brunk in the eighth minute of action.
Manhattan fired back in the 22nd minute of play as Julia Poissant stopped Baileigh Johnson.
The Jaspers broke through in the 31st minute of the match as Estelle Raspe assisted Lauren Ahearn to give the Manhattan a 1-0 lead going into the break.
Naiya Johnston attempted to tie the game at one before half, but her shot went wide.
The Purple and White again tried to tie the game in the 73rd minute as
Mahelie Barbeau shot went wide.
Poissant recorded three second half saves for a match total of four.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 20-9-4 all-time against Manhattan following Saturday's loss
• The Purple and White have been held scoreless twice this season
• Five different Purple Eagles played the full 90
Up Next
Niagara women's soccer is back in action on Wednesday, September 23 as they welcome Siena to Monteagle Ridge for a noon start time.
