SHERBROOKE, Que. – Freshman Frédérique Rivard (Granby, , Cosmos de Granby) netted the Bishop's Gaiters' first hat trick on the soccer pitch since 2008 and led Bishop's in convincing fashion to a 4-0 victory over their cross-town rivals, the Sherbrooke Vert et Or on Monday night at 'Fortress Coulter' in RSEQ University women's soccer action.
 
How It Happened:
Bishop's pressed early and Rivard's speed seemed to pose problems from Sherbrooke.  After captain Sarah-Kim Bergeron (Calgary, Alta./Bishop Carroll S.S.)'s effort earned the Gaiters' a corner kick the veteran made no mistake on her cross and Jessica Dodig (Bolton, Ont.) finished in style to give the Gaiters their first lead of the season and Dodig her first U SPORTS tally.
 
Bishop's did not sit back as Rivard sent the Coulter Field faithful into a frenzy by scoring in the 44^th and 45^th minute. The hosts grabbed a 3-0 halftime advantage. The Gaiters weathered a Sherbrooke storm early in the second half and Rivard's hat trick goal came in the 80^th minute after a great touch from Larissa Lehmann (Montreal, Que./Dawson College).  Lehmann finished with two assists, as did Bergeron.
 
Between the pipes, in her second university start Danielle Desrochers (North Vancouver, B.C./Handsworth S.S.) earned the blank sheet by making five saves.
 
Watch the Gaiters' highlights:

 
Firsts:
Monday's victory marked the Gaiters first home victory since 2014
It was the first time Bishop's scored 4 goals in a game since RSEQ stats were recorded (2004)
It is Bishop's first result against Sherbrooke since a 1-1 draw in 2009
Rivard's Hat trick was the first for a Gaiter since 2008.
 
Watch Coach Paul Ballard and Frédérique Rivard talk about their first win of the year:

Bishop's Line:
Goals
Jessica Dodig (Bolton, Ont.) 25'
Frédérique Rivard 44', 45', 80'
 
Assists
Sarah-Kim Bergeron (Calgary, Alta./Bishop Carroll S.S.) (2)
Larissa Lehmann (Montreal, Que./Dawson College) (2)
 
Keeper
Danielle Desrochers (North Vancouver, B.C./Handsworth S.S.) 5 saves on 5 shots, 1^st career shutout
 
MVP
Frédérique Rivard (Granby, , Cosmos de Granby)
 
Sherbrooke Line:
MVP
Myriam Guay
  
Next Up
Bishop's (1-3-2) can soak in their first victory until Friday, Sept. 29 when they travel to Montreal to face the McGill Martlets (1-3-2).  They are also back in Montreal on Sunday for a match with the Concordia Stingers (1-3-2).
 
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