BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — D'Youville played Salem (WV) to a 0-0 draw Wednesday at The Bridge Sports Complex, controlling the attacking chances with a 15-3 advantage in shots and an 8-2 edge in shots on goal. The Saints also held Salem without a shot in the second half to secure the shutout.
D'Youville created several scoring opportunities throughout the match, but Salem's goalkeeper recorded eight saves to keep the Saints off the scoreboard. Makaylah Higgins and Lainey Pruzinsky led the offensive effort with three shots apiece, while Danica Brill put both of her attempts on target.
The Saints applied pressure in the first half, with Alessia Agostinelli, Higgins, Sophia Hobson and Pruzinsky forcing saves. Goalkeeper Alegra Black made both of her saves in the opening half to keep Salem scoreless heading into the break.
D'Youville continued to push after halftime, recording four shots in the opening 11 minutes of the second half. The Saints generated additional chances through corner kicks after the hour mark, with Gabrielle Giesing and Brill forcing saves. Madelyn Gallagher came close to breaking the deadlock late in the match, striking the crossbar as D'Youville searched for a go-ahead goal.
Black played all 90 minutes in goal, finishing with two saves and a shutout as the Saints limited Salem to just three shots. Higgins led D'Youville with three shots, including two on goal, while Pruzinsky added three attempts. Brill put both of her shots on target.
D'Youville moves to 5-5-2 overall and 3-2-0 in conference play. Salem moves to 4-4-4 overall.
