Women’s soccer plays to 0-0 draw at Maine – Binghamton University Athletics

ORONO, Maine – Binghamton girls’s soccer (7-5-3, 4-1-1 America East) performed to a scoreless draw at Maine (7-2-5, 3-0-4 AE) Sunday afternoon at Mahaney Diamond. With the tie, BU moved to 6-1-2 in its final 9 video games and stored a share of first place within the standings, although that perch is now congested with 4 groups all with 13 factors. 

Sophomore keeper Kaitlyn Williams made 9 saves to submit her third solo shutout of the season. Maine held a 19-10 pictures benefit. 

“Immediately was a really aggressive and difficult match between two gifted sides,” head coach Neel Bhattacharjee mentioned. “Maine is essentially the most improved aspect within the convention this yr and are a troublesome opponent to interrupt down with how nicely organized and coached they’re. We knew there have been a few issues we may have completed higher in our sport plan so now we have some takeaways we are able to enhance upon. That is all the time a troublesome match with making the trek up right here and understanding Maine is very sturdy at dwelling. On the finish of the day we’re happy to have performed two powerful opponents on the street and are available away with 4 factors. We can be able to sort out one other powerful squad subsequent Sunday (UMass Lowell) in entrance of our dwelling followers.”  

The Bearcats have two regular-season video games remaining and have already locked up a playoff spot and top-5 end. The highest 4 groups will host a postseason sport and the highest two groups earn a first-round bye and residential semifinal sport. Binghamton hosts fellow first-place staff UMass Lowell (7-5-3, 4-1-1 AE) at 1 p.m. on Sunday.