Robert Morris loses to St. Bonaventure, 3-0

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From Robert Morris University Athletics report 

Robert Morris University women’s soccer team dropped a Thursday evening matchup agains St. Bonaventure, 3-0.

The loss drops RMU to 1-2 on the season.

The Bonnies enjoyed the better run of scoring chances in the early going, making it 1-0 in the 13′ after Chanel Alexander followed up a shot with a second effort, burying the rebound to give St. Bonaventure an early advantage.

After another test from Kristin Pickard, RMU responded with a pair of chances from Gabriella Lecuona, however both efforts failed to beat keeper Chiara Gottinger.

It would remain 1-0 well into the second half as RMU battled for chances.

Haleigh Finale and Chelsea Kingston each registered looks for the Colonials, but both efforts were swallowed up as SBU clung to their 1-0 lead.

Two goals less than five minutes apart in the 78′ and 82′ broke the game open for the Bonnies, helping them lock up the 3-0 victory.

SCORING PLAYS

13′ – Alexander

78′ – Torres, Assist: Robinson

82′ – Napoli

QUICK HITS 

Lecuona led RMU with three total shots…Worstell made eight saves in goal

NEXT UP

The Colonials return to Moon Township for their home opener against Valparaiso on Sunday at 1:00 at the North Athletic Complex.