Box Score SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- With less than two minutes remaining in regulation in a scoreless first round of the NCAA Tournament, Yale midfielder
Max Rogers unleashed a shot from midfield, directing it over the head of the opposing goaltender and into the back of the net for the game-winning goal. Rogers' unbelievable strike propelled the Yale Bulldogs (11-5-3 overall) to a 1-0 victory over the Bryant Bulldogs (16-2-2 overall) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The 1-0 victory was the first for the Elis in an NCAA Tournament game since a win over Rutgers in 1999. The Bulldogs advance to the NCAA Second Round for only the fifth time in program history. Yale is set to matchup with No. 14 Hofstra on Sunday, Nov. 19 in Hempstead, N.Y.
How it Happened
- 13' | Bryant has the first opportunity of the game with a shot from inside the box, but Yale goalkeeper Chris Edwards makes a fantastic save to keep the hosts off the board.
- HT | It was an evenly matched affair throughout the first 45 minutes. The two teams combined for only five shots on goal, resulting in a defensive stalemate.
- 68' | Quanah Brayboy has the best look of the match, but his shot misses the crossbar by inches.
- 71' | Edwards comes out of the net to make a great play, thwarting an opportunity for Bryant.
- 89' | From midfield, Rogers notices that the Bryant keeper was far off his line. The Yale midfielder boots it without hesitation with his left foot. The trajectory of the ball sends it over the keepers head and out of reach. The shocking strike gives the Bulldogs a 1-0 victory.
Game Notes
- Yale earns its first victory in an NCAA Tournament game since 1999 when the Bulldogs defeated Rutgers 1-0 in double overtime.
- This will be Yale's fifth appearance in the NCAA Tournament Second Round (1973, 1989, 1991, 1999, 2023).
- Rogers' goal in the 89th minute was his fourth of the season and only the sixth goal that Bryant has allowed this season.
- Edwards recorded his eighth clean sheet of the season, stopping five shots during the victory.
- With the win, the Bulldogs have prevailed in three straights games, their longest streak of the seaon.
Up Next
Yale will travel to Hempstead, N.Y. to play No. 14 Hofstra on Sunday, November 19 at 6 p.m. in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
