(Manhattan, NY) A partially inundated pitch and colder than usual temperatures was not able to stop this game from starting today. The Tigers braved a harsh and continuous rain when they faced Borough of Manhattan Community College at the nearby Pier 40 field. Through it all, both teams came out ready to play and did so with vigor.  
 
Tiger's midfielder Stephanie Dootz found the back of the net early in the game, with a one-time header off a cross from defender Rosie Witherell. FIT continued to press forward and after physical and hard fought first half, the Tigers were ahead 5-0. Notable performances of the match include midfielder Jennie Lopez as she found her goal of the season with a wicked shot from outside the 18-yard box, and midfielder Nikki-Taylor Massaro with two solid goals, only a few minutes apart, at the close of the first half. Manhattan Community College exhibited much grit in the second half as they battled and tussled for every ball with full force, despite a drenched pitch.
 
"We are very satisfied with the outcome of todays match. The girls will need to continue to push themselves hard.  Moving forward, we must strive to make each game better than the last."  - Head Coach David Bevivino
 
"We will take this victory in stride. We are content with the result, and we must look ahead to our next match to find another victory." – Assistant Coach Hugo Florez
 
The Tiger's will only have a few days of preparation for their next match as they host Bryant and Stratton this Sunday at 1pm. It is no question that the girls will be fighting to start their winning streak.