ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Senior forward
Emma Pedro scored in the 90th minute, but the RIT women's soccer team fell, 2-1, to Ohio Northern Saturday at Judson Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- RIT controlled much of the first half, out shooting Ohio Northern 9-1 and earning seven corner kicks, but the Polar Bears' goalkeeper Blake Sakach made four saves to keep the game scoreless entering halftime.
- The visitors broke through in the 62nd minute when Anna Carlson headed a pass from the right wing inside the six-yard box into the left side of the net.
- The Polar Bears doubled their lead in the 77th minute as Ayva Moore collected a pass and struck a second-touch volley from the right side approximately 20 yards from goal.
- RIT cut the deficit to one in the 90th minute when Pedro bent a free kick from the left side about 20 yards out into the net for her first goal of the season.
GAME NOTES
- RIT outshot Ohio Northern, 15-8, and held a 9-0 advantage in corner kicks.
- Sophomore midfielder Sarah Tawaf led RIT with three shots, while Pedro, junior forward Amerie Mills and Tawaf each recorded one shot on goal.
- Senior goalkeeper Ashton Anderson made three saves in 86:31.
- Ohio Northern goalkeeper Blake Sakach recorded four saves.
- With the loss, the Tigers slip to 1-2-1 through four games.
WHAT'S NEXT
RIT opens Liberty League play on Saturday (Sept. 19) hosting Clarkson at 2 p.m. at Judson Stadium.
