TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team secured a 1-1 draw against Bowling Green in the road opener on Thursday night at Cochrane Stadium.
With the tie, Cincinnati moves to 1-0-2 on the season.
Vanessa DiNardo broke the stalemate with her first goal of the season in the 37th minute. The graduate student forward controlled a pass from Brandi Thomsen in the final third, making an in-and-out move past a defender and sending a shot right over the outstretch arms of the goalkeeper to give the Bearcats an early lead.
Bowling Green found the equalizer in the 71st minute when Brynn Gardner scored her first collegiate goal off an assist right inside the six-yard frame.
Anna Rexford limited further damage with her final of four saves on the night, extending to deny a corner attempt in the 77th minute. She has now recorded six saves to one goal allowed through the first three matches. With the 4-3 edge tonight, the Bearcats have held the advantage in saves in two of three matches.
Cincinnati will be back in action on Sunday, Aug. 28 when they host Murray State at Gettler Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
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With the tie, Cincinnati moves to 1-0-2 on the season.
Vanessa DiNardo broke the stalemate with her first goal of the season in the 37th minute. The graduate student forward controlled a pass from Brandi Thomsen in the final third, making an in-and-out move past a defender and sending a shot right over the outstretch arms of the goalkeeper to give the Bearcats an early lead.
Bowling Green found the equalizer in the 71st minute when Brynn Gardner scored her first collegiate goal off an assist right inside the six-yard frame.
Anna Rexford limited further damage with her final of four saves on the night, extending to deny a corner attempt in the 77th minute. She has now recorded six saves to one goal allowed through the first three matches. With the 4-3 edge tonight, the Bearcats have held the advantage in saves in two of three matches.
Cincinnati will be back in action on Sunday, Aug. 28 when they host Murray State at Gettler Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati women's soccer, please visit GoBEARCATS.com and follow @GoBearcatsWSOC on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.