ROCHESTER, NY – The RIT (7-6-1, 3-3-0 Liberty League) women's soccer team defeated Bard College (7-7-0, 1-4-0 Liberty League) 1-0 on Senior Day at a sun-drenched Tiger Stadium Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Tigers move into a three-way tie with Union and Rensselaer for third place in the conference standings.

Shots were 6-4 in favor of RIT, with two RIT shots on net. The Tigers attempted four corner kicks to three for the Raptors. Kelly Rogers (Ardmore, PA/Haverford) picked up her fifth win of the season in net for RIT, making one save. Kelsey O'Brien took the loss for Bard, making a save. Paige Byers (Camp Hill, PA/Cedar Hill) scored the RIT goal.

"I thought it was a good win and a much-needed three points," said RIT head coach Liz Masterson. "We did a lot of good things from box-to-box today, which helps get ready for the final stretch of the season."

After a scoreless first half, RIT generated a decent chance in the 51st minute off a free kick from just outside the Bard penalty area. Caitlyn Daly (Glendora, CA/St. Lucy's Priory) sent the ball into the box and out to Kerri Zalba (Mentor, OH/Kirtland) who fired a shot from 15 yards out just wide.

The Tigers sustained good pressure on the Bard defense in the opening moments of the second half. RIT finally broke through in the 58th minute on a goal from Byers. Abbey Saia (Monroe, CT/Masuk) saw Byers at the top of the Bard penalty area and sent a pass that Byers hit first time, just clearing the outstretched hands of O'Brien to give the Tigers a lead.

Bard's best chance came with about 15 minutes to play in regulation when Dylan McDonald fired from 25 yards out that just missed the crossbar and out of play.

RIT improves to 5-0-0 all time versus Bard. The Tigers return to action on Saturday, Oct. 22 when they face St. Lawrence University at 3 p.m. in Canton, N.Y.