Canisius College pulled off a 1-0 win over St. Bonaventure University on Tuesday night, with Azaria Fagan finding the net in the 87th minute to break a tightly contested match.
The decisive goal came after a precise pass from midfielder Mya Jones, marking Jones's first assist of the season and the third of her collegiate career. Fagan's tally was her fifth game-winning goal in just seven career winners.
In goal, Alexa Turmel turned in a stellar performance, making three saves to record her second shutout of the campaign. Across the pitch, St. Bonaventure's Juliana Castellano was busy between the posts, posting six saves of her own.
The Griffins outshot the Bonnies 16-6 overall, and surged ahead 11-1 in the second half, a testament to their tactical adjustments after the break. They also held a 7-2 edge in corner kicks, with five of those coming before halftime.
Key contributors
Beyond the score sheet, the match highlighted the steady presence of veterans such as Alexa Turmel and the emerging impact of Mya Jones, while the defensive line limited St. Bonaventure to just six shots.
Six players—including Turmel, Fagan, Elizabeth Cavanaugh, Mary Molloy, Meagan Joerger and Emilia Nuttall—logged the full 90 minutes, underscoring the team's depth and endurance.
Looking ahead, Canisius is scheduled to travel to Hamilton, New York, on August 27 to face Colgate University in a non-conference showdown at Beyer-Small '76 Field.