Bronx, N.Y. – With 28 total shots and seven corner kicks between Fordham and Manhattan, one would have thought the 25
th edition of the Battle of the Bronx was a high scoring affair. That however was not the case as only a single goal by
Crea Baker-Durante was scored in a 1-0 win for the Fordham Rams at Gaelic Park.
With the win, Fordham improved to 2-1 on the season, while Manhattan fell to 1-2.
Fordham controlled most of the early action, picking up the only goal of the game in the 14
th minute. Manhattan attempted a clearance, but the ball went right to
Crea Baker-Durante, who one-timed a shot from 16 yards into the net for her second goal of the season.
That was the lone goal of the contest, as the Rams' defense pitched its second shutout win of the season.
Kelly LaMorte made three second half saves against Manhattan.
Though the Jaspers had 15 shots, only three were on frame, all of which came in the second half against Fordham goalkeeper
Kelly LaMorte. She made all three stops, as she and
Colleen Hickey combined for the shutout in net.
The Rams improved to 16-8-1 all-time against Manhattan.
The Fordham women's soccer team will next be in action on Thursday, August 31
st, when the Rams open the home portion of their schedule against Seton Hall, beginning at 7:00 PM.
