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The Patriots defeated St. Bonaventure 2-0 on the road

BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Mason women’s soccer won their first conference game of the season against St. Bonaventure in New York on Oct. 6 with a 2-0 shutout. 

Goalkeeper Victoria Coninck entered the game with 38 saves and a 2.20 goals against average (GAA) on 136 shots against for the 2024-25 season. 

Early in the game, Mason forward Kiyomi McCausland cut inside the box on the left, passing it to Mason midfielder Molly Starner, with St. Bonaventure goalkeeper Jael Schubert coming out to block the ball. Starner put the ball into the left corner on the rebound, making it 1-0.

In the 27th minute, the Bonnies would clear the ball to give Mason a corner kick. Mason midfielder Rachel Eberly took the corner kick and crossed the ball to Zoe Vidaurre, who passed it to Madyson Taylor, putting Mason up 2-0 

At halftime, the Bonnies had more shots than Mason. The Bonnies had 11 total shots with five on target. Mason had four shots with three on target. 

Mason committed more fouls than Bonnies; however, Coninck made five saves making sure the Bonnies did not score. 

In the second half, the Bonnies continued to control the game in the midfield. St. Bonaventure had a chance at a goal but Victoria Concinck came out and saved it before going in. Other chances would be stopped by Mason’s defense.  

Mason also had chances at a goal with their free kicks and corner kicks but would miss outside the goal. Mason continued to dominate their game in defense, preventing the Bonnies from scoring.

At the end of the game, the Bonnies had 15 shots with six on target. Mason had six shots with three on target with Mason having more saves than Bonnies. 

Mason had possession of the ball for approximately 41% of the game with most possession coming from their midfield and defense. The Bonnies controlled the ball approximately 59% of the game with most of their possession coming from their midfield and offensive displays. 

Masons walked away with a 2-0 win away from home. Victoria Coninck tallied a clean sheet with no goals scored. Mason will return to action on Oct. 17 in Philadelphia against St. Joseph’s.