There were two shutouts this weekend for the BG women’s soccer team this weekend, one for the Falcons, and one against them.
Friday, St. Bonaventure shut out the Falcons 1-0, but they turned the table on Youngstown State, shutting them out 2-0.
With St. Bonaventure, coach Andy Richards said his team couldn’t get any momentum going.
‘We never got going,’ he said. ‘Never got in a rhythm.
‘It was one of those days. I couldn’t put a finger on it.’
The Bonnie shut out was BG ‘s first home loss of the year.
But they regrouped Sunday and played well against YSU.
The Falcons were led by freshman Keely Chandler – who scored both goals for the BG in the shutout.
Chandler provided two firsts for the team this year with her goals. She became the first multi-goal scorer this year, and she also was the first freshman to score this season.
Goalies Alexa Arsenault and Becca Ison combined for another defensive led shutout.
Overall, the Falcons played better, in part because of better passing.
‘[We had] better possession of the ball,’ Richards said.
Richards was also happy he was able to field 22 different players Sunday.
‘So many players did well today,’ he said.
This weekend the team will travel to California to play a weekend of games against UC Riverside and UC Irvine.