Bard College freshman defender Dylan McDonald broke open a tense, scoreless game with playoff implications with a rocket of a direct kick from 35 yards that gave Bard the lead over Vassar. Her defense in the back helped Bard beat Vassar for the first time in 18 tries, and it gave Bard its second Liberty League win of the season. It also allowed the Raptors to qualify for the ECAC Tournament for the first time since 2010.