The Lady Bisons began the 2025 campaign with a narrow but comfortable 1-0 win over Christian Brothers, a result that set the tone for a season built around disciplined defense and set‑piece efficiency.
A Goal That Stood Out
Midfielder Bree Williamson provided the match‑winning goal in the 57th minute, striking from inside the box after a well‑timed cross that caught the visitors’ defense off guard.
From the backline to the goal, Harding’s defensive unit was relentless. The team allowed only a single off‑target attempt over the full 90 minutes, a testament to coordinated marking and aggressive pressing.
Clean Sheet And Goalkeeping
Goalkeepers Maysa Willis and Emerson Simmons combined for the clean sheet, with Simmons entering in the final period to see out the game and preserve the shutout.
Offensively, Harding outshot Christian Brothers 5‑1, forcing three saves from goalkeeper Kaylee Allen, while midfielder Claire Citty added two attempts, one on target, and contributed to the midfield tempo.
Set‑Piece Dominance
The Bisons claimed seven of eight corners in the opening half, a statistic that underscored their dominance in dead‑ball situations and created numerous scoring chances.
The schedule now shifts to a road test in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where Harding will meet Northeastern State on August 30 at 3 p.m., aiming to extend their early momentum.