Dean Home Against Rivier
(Photo Courtesy: deanbulldogs.com)
FRANKLIN- On a cold, rainy afternoon at Longley Field, Dean’s lone goal of the game wound up being the difference maker in their 1-0 win against Rivier University. With their third consecutive win, Dean advances to 5-2-1 at their regular season mid-way point.
In a fast-paced, back-and-forth battle, both teams were searching for their offense early. In conjunction with the scoreless start, both teams struggled to produce lasting pressure around their opponent’s goal. Despite several scoring chances incurred by both offenses, neither team were able to capitalize and open the score in the first. At halftime, the game was even at 0-0.
Right from the beginning of the second half, both teams improved on their performance from the first. Communication and overall teamwork resulted in more pressure from both teams around the goals.
Halfway through the second half following a couple of golden opportunities for Dean prior, Forward Shavar Champagnie finally broke through for the Bulldogs, putting them up 1-0.
Despite late pressure from the Raiders around Dean’s net, the Bulldogs held their ground, preventing anything clutch from resulting by Rivier. Dean would hold to win, shutting out Rivier 1-0.
After the game, when asked what had seemed to shape the positives, Head Coach Joseph Campbell stated it was the “great resilience.” Head Coach Joseph Campbell furthered explained what else worked in his team’s strong performance.
(Head Coach Campbell with his thoughts on the win.)
Dean will be back at Longley to host Mitchell College for their next match on Wednesday, September 27th at 3:30 PM.