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Friday, August 22
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Photo by: Kevin Lam
Women's Soccer Wins First Game of the Season at New Haven
8/22/2025 9:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer
WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The Brown Bears women's soccer program began the 2025 season on Friday night with a victory over the University of New Haven Chargers by a score of 3-0.
The Bears came out firing, as their 14th shot of the night found the back of the net. Joy Okonye scored in the 33rd minute with a free kick that found the bottom corner.
Brown earned 10 corners and registered 11 shots on goal in the first half.
Ayla Sahin scored quickly in the second half to make it 2-0. Okonye later added another free kick goal to make it 3-0.
"I'm incredibly proud of the team and the way we came out to start the season. A 3-0 win on the road is a great result, and credit to Joy Okonye for stepping up with two fantastic goals," said Messing Family Head Coach Kia McNeill. "What's exciting is that we've only been together for two weeks, and this performance already shows the tone we're setting for the year. It's always good to start with a win, and our focus now is to keep building and honing in on our potential each game."
In total, the Bears outshot New Haven 39-3, with 18 shots on goal. Bella Schopp made one save, while Gurleen Toor made two saves.
UP NEXT
Brown will return home to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Monday, August 25. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
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The Bears came out firing, as their 14th shot of the night found the back of the net. Joy Okonye scored in the 33rd minute with a free kick that found the bottom corner.
Brown earned 10 corners and registered 11 shots on goal in the first half.
Ayla Sahin scored quickly in the second half to make it 2-0. Okonye later added another free kick goal to make it 3-0.
"I'm incredibly proud of the team and the way we came out to start the season. A 3-0 win on the road is a great result, and credit to Joy Okonye for stepping up with two fantastic goals," said Messing Family Head Coach Kia McNeill. "What's exciting is that we've only been together for two weeks, and this performance already shows the tone we're setting for the year. It's always good to start with a win, and our focus now is to keep building and honing in on our potential each game."
In total, the Bears outshot New Haven 39-3, with 18 shots on goal. Bella Schopp made one save, while Gurleen Toor made two saves.
UP NEXT
Brown will return home to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Monday, August 25. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
Team Stats
BROWN
NHVN
Goals
3
0
Shots
39
3
Shots on Goal
18
3
Saves
3
15
Corners
12
0
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
Joy Okonye (2)
GOAL by BROWN Okonye, Joy.
32:02
Ayla Sahin (1)
GOAL by BROWN Sahin, Ayla.
46:27
Joy Okonye (2)
GOAL by BROWN Okonye, Joy.
63:54
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
7
SOG
4
Goals
2
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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