The Medgar Evers College women's soccer team suffered a defeat against Brooklyn College in a City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) matchup Wednesday evebing at Brooklyn College Field.
The Bulldogs struck early, scoring four goals in the opening nine minutes to establish control. Gianna DiPronio opened the scoring in the third minute before Krista Strader, Zasu Alvarez and Strader again found the back of the net to give Brooklyn a commanding advantage.
Brooklyn continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, adding seven more goals before the break to take an 11-0 lead into halftime. Scarlett Davis recorded three goals during the contest, while Strader also finished with a hat trick. Aissa Santos Lopez, Teresa Arreola Rivas and Imani Dickens contributed first-half goals as the Bulldogs capitalized on their scoring opportunities.
The Bulldogs added three goals in the second half, with Abigail Joseph, Sofiat Ibrahim and Michell Benavidez finding the net to complete the scoring.
Medgar Evers managed two shots during the match, including one on target. Goalkeeper Shanya Aitcheson recorded four saves in 51 minutes of action, while Moutiatou Djibring made one save in the opening portion of the contest. The Bulldogs finished with 34 shots, including 19 on goal.
The Cougars will look to regroup when they return home Wednesday evening to host Saint Elizabeth University at Linden Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm.
