SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The RIT women's soccer team fell to Union, 3-1, in Liberty League action Saturday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Union opened the scoring in the 50th minute when Vanessa Jorgensen found the back of the net off a cross from Taylor Bovardi.
- Bovardi doubled the lead for the Garnet Chargers in the 60th minute, converting a pass from Jorgensen.
- The Tigers responded in the 63rd minute with a goal from sophomore defender Alexa Marsh that came off a corner kick, sending the shot from more than 20 yards out on the left side to inside the right post.
- Union sealed the win in the 77th minute as Julia Bancheri scored off an assist from Sophia Surber.
GAME NOTES
- Marsh's goal is her first goal of her collegiate career.
- Senior goalkeeper Emily Sanchez made three saves in goal for the Tigers.
- RIT finished with 11 shots in the game, including four shots on goal.
- The visitors earned seven corner kicks, including six in the second half.
- RIT's record slipped to 5-2-6 overall and 2-2-1 in Liberty League play.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Tigers return home to take on St. Lawrence during Brick City Homecoming weekend this coming Saturday (Oct. 18) at 3 p.m.
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