NEWPORT, R.I (September 16, 2024) – The Beacons' women's soccer team and the Roger Williams Hawks were stalemated at 0-0 for 70 minutes until the Hawks pulled away with a late game-winner.
The Basics
Roger Williams 1 – 0 UMass Boston
UMass Boston: 3-1-2
Roger Williams: 5-2-0
How it Happened

• The Hawks' defense stepped up to match the Beacons' offensive intensity, as they held UMass Boston to just one shot in the first half. Through the first 70 minutes, neither team was able to break the 0-0 stalemate until Roger Williams forward Mya D'Antonio was able to put one past the Beacons defense to come away with the late game-winner, handing the Beacons their first loss of the 2024 season.

By the Numbers

• UMass Boston amassed four corner kicks through the first half compared to the Hawks' two, and they finished the game with seven opportunities from the corner. The Beacs tallied five shots, two on target, led by junior midfielder Andrea Rivera (San Juan, P.R.) with two shots. Senior goalkeeper Isabella O'Connell registered four saves against five shots from the Hawks to bring her season totals to 16 saves, with a .889 save percentage. Her record drops to 1-1-1.

Who's Next
The Beacons' women's soccer team will play again on Wednesday, September 18 against the Curry College Colonels from James Cotter Field in Boston, Massachusetts. For live stats and video coverage, visit 2024 Women's Soccer Schedule - UMass Boston (sidearmsports.com)