How it Happened:
St. Bonaventure (8-10-1, 5-4-0 A-10) snuck by Rhode Island (11-8-1, 4-5-0 A-10) 2-1 Sunday afternoon in cold and rainy conditions in the final game of the regular season.

Rhody went up 1-0 in the first half when sophomore Chelsea Gates (South Kingstown, R.I.) scored the first goal of her collegiate career in the 32nd minute when she controlled a pass from Jennifer Barrientos (Reseda, Calif.) and found the right side of the net.

The Bonnies evened the score in the 61st minute when Molly Curry scored on a pass from Brittany Charles.

St. Bonaventure scored to go ahead 2-1 in the 77th minute, sealing the victory. Shannon Van Riper headed in the goal off of a cross from Charles.

Inside the Box Score:

• St. Bonaventure held a 21-6 advantage in total shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal.
• The Bonnies took four corners to Rhody's one.
• Rhode Island was called for 15 fouls while St. Bonaventure was whistled for six. 
• Kathryn Kerkman and Jennifer Andrews both saw time in the net for the Bonnies, stopping a combined three shots. Rhody's Chelsea Broghamer (San Dimas, Calif.) turned away four shots.
• A total of six yellow cards were handed out in the game along with one red card.

Additional Notes:

• Rams hold the all-time series lead, 10-8-1.
• Broghamer moved to 8-3-0 in goal for Rhode Island this season. 
• Ashley Evangelista (Methuen Mass.) and Ellie Bailes (Maidstone Kent, England) finished the season tied for the team lead in goals with five a piece.
• Barrientos finished the season with the team lead in points with 15 (4G, 7A).
• The Rams close out the regular season with an overall record of 11-8-1 and 4-5-0 in Atlantic 10 play.