DUDLEY, Mass. (9/4/24) - In their 2024 home opener, the Nichols College women's soccer team drew 1-1 with familiar non conference opponent the Russell Sage College Gators.

The tie is the second for the Bison in the young season, they now sit at 0-1-2 (0-0 CNE) on the year. The game marked the third all-time meeting between the two programs, the all-time series now sits at 1-1-1. 

The Bison opened the scoring in the 38th minute when junior Falyn Hunt took a blocked shot and darted out to graduate student Grace Killman who potted her second goal of the season. The Bison continued to apply pressure and carry their 1-0 into the halftime break.

Midway through the second frame, a miscommunication on a Gators cross in front of the Bison net redirected the ball past Bison starting netminder Saige Frazier, locking the game up at one apiece. The teams exchanged chances, most notably a Bison corner kick by Emily Feisthamel with just over a minute to play in the match, but strong defense prevailed with the game settling with a 1-1 score.

In net for the Bison, it was the senior Fraizer earning her third consecutive start of the season. She stopped seven shots in the outing.

The Bison return to action at home on the hill with a match-up against non-conference foe Plymouth State. The Bison and Panthers will square off on Saturday, September 7th, at 3 p.m. on the Nichols Soccer Field.