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University of Massachusets Athletics
Thursday, September 15
Richmond, Va.
7 PM
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Women’s Soccer Earns Draw At VCU In A-10 Opener, 1-1
September 15, 2022 | Women's Soccer
Lauren Bonavita scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season in the eighth minute.
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Massachusetts women's soccer team earned a 1-1 draw on the road at VCU in the Atlantic 10 opener on Thursday evening. Lauren Bonavita scored her team-leading sixth goal of the season in the eighth minute to equalize after an early VCU goal.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead 35-seconds in on a Kendyl Sarver goal before the Minutewomen (1-4-4 Overall, 0-0-1 Atlantic 10) equalized less than seven minutes later.
Bonavita's game-tying goal came on another shot from range for the graduate student as she found the back of the net with a left-footed shot from three yards outside the 18-yard box that sailed over the outstretched VCU keeper.
UMass nearly took the lead with its second shot of the game in the 58th-minute as Lauren Smida connected with Juliana Ryan on a corner kick for a header that sailed just side of the far post. The Minutewomen were outshot 21 to four on the night with three of the shots coming in the final 45.
Bella Mendoza finished with eight saves on the night, including one in the 88th-minute on a shot from range that Mendoza pushed over the bar for her final save of the evening.
The Minutewomen had one more chance at goal moments later in the 89th-minute as Bonavita deflected a pass in the VCU backline to set up a look at goal. Bonavita took a shot that ended up just wide right of the goal.
UMass returns home to Rudd Field for its first league game at home as they host Davidson on Sunday at 1 p.m.
For complete coverage of the UMass women's soccer team, follow the Minutewomen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @UMassWSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead 35-seconds in on a Kendyl Sarver goal before the Minutewomen (1-4-4 Overall, 0-0-1 Atlantic 10) equalized less than seven minutes later.
Bonavita's game-tying goal came on another shot from range for the graduate student as she found the back of the net with a left-footed shot from three yards outside the 18-yard box that sailed over the outstretched VCU keeper.
UMass nearly took the lead with its second shot of the game in the 58th-minute as Lauren Smida connected with Juliana Ryan on a corner kick for a header that sailed just side of the far post. The Minutewomen were outshot 21 to four on the night with three of the shots coming in the final 45.
Bella Mendoza finished with eight saves on the night, including one in the 88th-minute on a shot from range that Mendoza pushed over the bar for her final save of the evening.
The Minutewomen had one more chance at goal moments later in the 89th-minute as Bonavita deflected a pass in the VCU backline to set up a look at goal. Bonavita took a shot that ended up just wide right of the goal.
UMass returns home to Rudd Field for its first league game at home as they host Davidson on Sunday at 1 p.m.
For complete coverage of the UMass women's soccer team, follow the Minutewomen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @UMassWSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
Team Stats
UMASS
VCU
Goals
1
1
Shots
4
21
Shots on Goal
2
9
Saves
8
1
Corners
3
4
Fouls
13
8
Scoring Plays
Kendyl Sarver (4)
Assisted By: Kanna Matsuhisa
GOAL by VCU Sarver, Kendyl Assist by Matsuhisa, Kanna.
00:35
Lauren Bonavita (6)
GOAL by UMASS Bonavita, Lauren.
07:12
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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