Matchup |
Merrimack (4-5, 1-5 NE10) // SNHU (8-1-1, 6-0-1 NE10) |
Date/Time |
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 (7:00PM) |
Venue |
Martone-Mejail Field // North Andover, Mass. |
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College women's soccer team will host No. 21 Southern New Hampshire University on Tuesday night from Martone-Mejail Field in Ne-10 action. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Last Time Out
- The Warriors lost to Pace University, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon from Martone-Mejail Field.
- Sophomore Erin Fulton (Farmington, Conn.) made her second-straight start of the year, stopping four shots.
- Freshman Izzy McDonnell (Fall River, Mass.) leads the team with eight points (3g, 2a). Seniors Victoria Carter (Smithfield, R.I.) and Cassie Giza (Orange, Conn.) each have three goals.
Last Season/Inside the Series vs. Southern N.H.:
- Merrimack has a 25-15-2 record against the Penmen, based on records available as of the 1985 season.
- The Warriors shutout Southern N.H. last season, 1-0, on the road. Senior Sarah Boucher (Northbridge, Mass.) had the lone goal in the contest. Senior Molly Meehan (Fairfield, Conn.) had a career-high 12 saves in that game.
- The Warriors have won the last two contests, both of them coming by way of a shutout.
- It will be the third nationally ranked team Merrimack has played this season.
The Penmen
- The Penmen come into North Andover ranked 21st in the most recent United Soccer Coaches' Poll. They are 8-1-1 overall and 6-0-1 in league play.
- Southern New Hampshire has outscored its opponents 21-4 this season.
- Trisha Luis leads the team in points with 13 (5g, 3a). Courtney Benson is second in scoring with four goals and three assists. Paige Salmon has a 0.39 goals-against-average and seven shutouts.
Up Next
The Warriors travel to Rindge, New Hampshire to face Franklin Pierce University on Saturday night in NE10 action. Game time is set for 7 p.m.