Spiders Stymie Flyers Early, Fall in Close Match at Home Versus Dayton

Thursday, October 2

Richmond, Va.

5 p.m.

University of Richmond

3-6-3, 0-4-0

Dayton

7-3-2, 4-0-0

Dayton

Richmond

Spiders Stymie Flyers Early, Fall in Close Match at Home Versus Dayton

10/02/2025 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond women's soccer team turned in a gritty first-half performance before falling 1-0 to Dayton Thursday afternoon at President's Field. The Spiders move to 3-6-3 overall and 0-4-0 in Atlantic 10 play, while the Flyers remain unbeaten in conference action at 7-3-2, 4-0-0.

How It Happened
Richmond came out strong in the opening half, holding the Flyers scoreless through the first 45 minutes behind organized defense and a standout effort from Spider keeper Veronica Rrapi, who tallied five saves before the break. The Spiders also created solid attacking moments as Emma Newman and Marisa Snee each registered first-half shots, including Newman's attempt on frame in the 28th minute.

The Spiders continued to push after halftime, with Morgane Zinn forcing a save early in the second half and Richmond earning a pair of corners to apply pressure. Dayton's backline held strong, however, as the Flyers capitalized in the 73rd minute when Laney Smith scored off a pass from Jenna Hallbeck for the game's lone goal.

Notes on the Game

Richmond tallied three shots in the match, with Newman and Zinn recording the two looks on frame.
Rrapi finished with eight saves, her fourth performance of the year with seven or more stops.
The Spiders generated both of their corner kicks in the second half, while Dayton recorded 11 corners.
Morgane Zinn and Anna Garcia were each issued yellow cards.

Up Next
Richmond will continue its two-game homestand on Sunday, playing host to Rhode Island at President's Field for the Mental Health Awareness match. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.