BUFFALO, NY - The Iona University women's soccer team fell 3-0 at Canisius in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play at Demske Athletic Conference. The Griffs scored the decisive goal in the 35th minute and added two more in the second half in defeat of the Gaels.
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Nicki Silverman (35'), Skylar Cornell (57'), Madeline Weltin (76') recorded goals for the home team.
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Canisius held a 22-7 shot advantage. Graduate
Samantha Hogan recorded two attempts including one on goal while senior
Emily Drake and junior
Niki Kassimatis also recorded shots on net. Freshman goalkeeper
Savannah Rogers had nine saves in the loss. The Griffs' Jessica Jones had three saves in the shutout.
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The Maroon & Gold returns home to Mazzella field on Wednesday when they host Manhattan at 2 p.m.
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