It was a tough Saturday for Rivier University athletic teams, as the Raiders went 0 for 3.

But on the bright side, the Riv men’s soccer and field hockey teams finally opened their respective seasons, playing their first game in nearly two years.

Here’s a look:

MEN’S SOCCER

EMMANUEL 2,

RIVIER 0

The Saints scored seven minutes into the game and then two minutes into the second half, both by Alec Erskine.

Walaeddine Hounane led Riv with three shots, one on goal. Dominic Cuba had five saves in the Raider net. Riv was hurt by 18 fouls, compared to just nine for the Saints (3-1).

Riv visits Lasell on Wednesday.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

ALBERTUS MAGNUS 7,

RIVIER 2

The Falcons got three goals from Katherine Raposo, jumping out to a quick lead as the Raiders dropped to 0-3 overall, 0-2 in GNAC play.

Loudon’s Kaylee Magoon scored both of Rivier’s goals, one cutting the deficit to 2-1 and the other in the second half.

Riv is at Mass Maritime on Tuesday.

FIELD HOCKEY

NEC 5,

RIVIER 0

New England College scored in each quarter as the Raiders couldn’t take advantage of goalie Katie Olsen’s 12 saves. Riv was outshot by a whopping 25-3.

Riv visits Lasell next Saturday.

(Information provided by Rivier SID Travis Giard)