ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure women's soccer team outshot George Mason Sunday afternoon at the Marra Athletics Complex but could not secure a victory as the visitors took a 2-0 win over the Bonnies.
 
The Bonnies put up six shots on goal to the Patriots three, however, St. Bonaventure couldn't convert on any of their opportunities. George Mason's two first half goals would be the difference in the Atlantic 10 Conference matchup.
 
George Mason (3-7-5, 1-2-3 A-10) got on the board in the 14^th minute. A scramble in front of the net allowed Molly Starner to slot home the first goal of the game.
 
Torrie Grant-Clavijo had a chance to even the score at one for the Bonnies, making a move around the Patriots defender at the top of the 18-yard box and sending a low shot toward the goal. The Patriots keeper, however, collected Grant-Clavijo's attempt.
 
George Mason added to their lead in the 28^th minute with Madyson Taylor converting the set-piece chance from a corner.
 
Freshman Ella Yartym had a prime opportunity to get the Bonnies on the scoreboard before the intermission as she used fancy footwork to get around her defender Yartym came face to face with the Patriots keeper who was able to corral her shot.
 
St. Bonaventure (1-10-2, 0-4-1 A-10) recorded 11 total shots in the first half, landing five on target.
 
The Bonnies defense was staunch in the second half, allowing just two shots from the visitors, all off target.
 
Sydney Hayward and Evie Underhill each took a look at goal in the opening minutes of the closing half but couldn't find the back of the net.
 
Jael Shubert started in goal for the Bonnies, recording a save in her first start since Sept. 5.
 
QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH DONNY GEORGE
"Tonight's result was tough to take because I really believe we didn't deserve to lose. The girls were extremely competitive throughout the game, and I'm proud of the effort they put in. We created chances in both the first and second halves, and we were in it until the very end."

"At the end of the day, it came down to being on the wrong side of the result. But the fight and resilience we showed are signs of growth. We'll keep building and learning from this, and we'll come back stronger."

UP NEXT
The Bonnies travel to Philadelphia for a rare Saturday matchup with Saint Joseph's Oct. 12. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
 
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