HAMDEN, Connecticut — Quinnipiac earned a 2-0 victory over Niagara on Saturday, breaking open a scoreless first half with two goals after the interval. The Bobcats dominated possession throughout, outshooting the Purple Eagles 19-6 while maintaining control in the midfield. William Holum opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Fredrik Moen sealed the result late, extending Quinnipiac's winning streak to two matches.
Holum gave Quinnipiac the lead at 19:59 of the first half, capitalizing on early pressure from the home side. The goal came after sustained attacking play, though Niagara's defense managed to keep the match level through most of the opening 45 minutes. Despite registering eight shots on goal compared to Niagara's one, Quinnipiac struggled to convert chances until Holum's breakthrough.
Niagara faced a significant setback in the 51st minute when Juan Cardona received a red card for serious foul play, reducing the Purple Eagles to 10 men. The numerical disadvantage proved decisive, as Quinnipiac controlled the remainder of the match. Moen added an insurance goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Andrew Monteserin, putting the result beyond doubt.
The Bobcats' superiority in possession manifested through corner kicks, earning seven compared to Niagara's three. Quinnipiac's goalkeeper made just one save, while Niagara's keeper recorded six stops in a defensive struggle. The shot disparity reflected Quinnipiac's attacking intent throughout