Box Score ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. - The Smith College soccer team prevailed over opponent Bard College in their first win of the 2022 season as junior Abbie Ellis (Londonberry, N.H./Londonberry) and sophomore Alex Kiernan (Schwenksville, Pa.) scored their first collegiate goals.  

"Three goals scored by three different players was indicative of the total team effort today," said head coach Kathy Brawn. "We competed well against a very organized, hard-working Bard side and carried out our game plan throughout the 90 minutes. I am so happy for our team. It's great to see their preparation in training translate to a win. We'll wrap up this early three-game road swing with Wednesda's 3:30 game at Nichols."

Scoring Summary

• 22:30 - SMI 1 BAR 0 - Abbie Ellis (Londonberry, N.H./Londonberry)
• 52:35 - SMI 2 BAR 0 - Kelsey Cahill (Littleton, Colo./Heritage)
• 61:30 - SMI 3 BAR 0 - Alex Kiernan (Schwenksville, Pa./Abington Friends School)

How it Happened

• About halfway through the first half, Ellis struck 40 yards away from the goal, causing the ball to soar over the keeper's head and hit the net to score the first goal of the match. 
• Seven minutes into the second half, Bard's goalkeeper dove towards the ball as Cahill came up and kicked it into the top of the net. 
• Minutes later Kiernan battled with the opposing team's defenders, taking possession of the ball to take a long shot from the top of the box, scoring the final goal of the evening.  

Game Notes

• The Pioneers held a 15-5 advantage in total shots, and 8-3 lead in shots on goal
• Smith held a 7-3 edge in corners
• Howland made three stops in the shutout for the Pioneers

Up Next
Smith will travel to Nichols College for a 3:30 pm matchup on Wednesday, September 7. 

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