Recap
The Nichols College women's soccer team defeated Smith College 1-0 in non-conference action Saturday afternoon on Vendetti Field in Dudley, Massachusetts.

The Bison (3-1-0) and the Pioneers (2-1-0) went into the half with a scoreless tie, despite the Pioneers putting up nine shots in the half. Graduate Student Meghan Dunn opened the scoring in the 67th minute after an errant pass from Smith led to Dunn sending the ball past Pioneers goalie Noemi Howland to give the Bison the 1-0 lead.
 
Three things you need to know…
-Sophomore goalie Olivia Marcantonio now has three clean sheets in her first four games of the season.
-The Bison pulled away with the win despite being outshot 15-3.
-Today's match marked the second all-time meting between the two programs, the Bison tie the series at a game apiece now.
 
Quote
"We are very excited about this win.  We played a great game against a very solid Smith team today.  We stayed disciplined defensively and made the most of our opportunities on the offensive end.  The continuous hard work and engagement of our entire team paid off.  This is the third shutout in four games for our team.  That stat is a great indication of the commitment to our defensive shape and communication.  Our midfield today was filled with many fiesty competitors, a group of Maddie, Abby, Amalia, Amanda, Alyssa, and Meg Dunn.  We are looking forward to our next match Wednesday against Dean!" -Nichols head coach Karen Gurnon

Next Match
Wednesday, September 11 @ Dean, 3:00 p.m.