ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Roberts Wesleyan defeated D'Youville 4-0 on Saturday at Roberts Stadium. The hosts scored twice in each half, with the game-winner coming early in the first half. D'Youville managed five shots, with only one on goal, while their goalkeeper recorded nine saves against 21 shots faced.
The first half began with Roberts Wesleyan applying early pressure, culminating in a goal in the 6th minute. D'Youville's
Alegra Black (Toronto, Ontario / Rabun Gap) made multiple crucial saves, keeping the visiting team in contention despite facing a barrage of shots.
Hanna Dino (Niagara Falls, Ontario / Saint Paul Catholic) managed a shot on goal, but it was the hosts who extended their lead as RWU found the back of the net in the 31st minute. The half concluded with the Redhawks holding a 2-0 advantage over the Saints.
The second half commenced with RWU maintaining offensive pressure, capitalizing in the 51st minute with a goal to extend their lead. D'Youville's goalkeeper, Black, made multiple critical saves, keeping the score within reach despite the continued pressure.
D'Youville sought to shift momentum with a corner kick in the 53rd minute, followed by a shot from
Olivia Paterniti (Allegany, N.Y. / Allegany-Limestone) that went over the bar.
Makaylah Higgins (Warsaw, N.Y. / Warsaw) also attempted to narrow the gap with a shot, but the efforts were thwarted. The Redhawks sealed their victory with a goal in the 78th minute, concluding the match with a 4-0 scoreline against D'Youville.
Black recorded nine saves over 90 minutes, facing 21 shots and allowing four goals.
Danica Brill (Gores Landing, Ontario / Trinity College) took one shot on goal in the match. Higgins attempted one shot, though it did not reach the target. Dino also added one shot to the team's efforts.
D'Youville fell to 1-5-1 overall and 0-2 in conference play. RWU improved to 4-2-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
In their next game, D'Youville will host the College of Staten Island for Senior Day on October 4, with kickoff set for 12 p.m. The match will take place in Buffalo, N.Y., as the team looks to capitalize on home-field advantage.
