Box Score
Records: St. Bonaventure Bonnies 1-2-2 | Akron 3-0-1Â
Location: Marra Athletics Fields Complex – St. Bonaventure, N.Y.
Starters: St. Bonaventure: GK Beth Moore (1), D Gretta LaCouture (2), M Alex Pochop (4), D Mirae Whitaker (5), M Alex Meador (7), F Abby Maiello (8), F Lauren Hill (10), M Marley Jarvis (15), F Danielle Vis (16), D Stephanie Jenkins (24), M Gabriella Balseca (28)Â
The Short Story:
With the game knotted at one, the Akron Zips scored in the final minute to defeat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 2-1.
The Zips eventually struck first at the 24:40 mark as Sarah Sivic got the shot attempt from about eight yards out past the charging Moore.
The 1-0 Akron lead would go on to hold through the half.
In the 82nd minute, Abby Maiello juked out and drove passed the Akron keeper before burying it in the back of the net to lock it at 1-1.
The Zips would answer, though. With 18 seconds remaining in regulation, Akron's Shea O'Brien got one by the Bona keeper for the game-winning goal.
Coach's Corner:
"Obviously it's heartbreaking," said Bonnies' head coach Steve Brdarski.
"The good news is that we showed resilience as we fought back and got a goal. We were scrapping, we were working, we were doing tons of different things."
Inside The Stats/Game Notes:
- Akron outshot St. Bonaventure 10-0 in the first half. Bona goalkeeper Beth Moore finished the half with three saves.
- The Zips eventuallt outshot the Bonnies 20-4 in total.
- Bona's goal in the 82nd minute served as their third shot of the game and second on goal.
- Abby Maiello has scored a goal in three consecutive games.
- SBU Senior Christina Sarokon substituted for Beth Moore between the pipes at half time for her first action of the season.
- The Bona goalkeepers (Moore and Sarokon) combined for six total saves, each recording three.
- Akron pushed forward for most of the second half, as the ball stayed in Bona territory for most of the half.
- Seven Bonnies played all 90 minutes, to Akron's five.
Next Up: St. Bonaventure will continue the Alumni Classic as they welcome Cleveland State on Sunday, September 6 at 2:30 PM at the Marra Athletics Complex.
