DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica men's soccer and women's soccer teams will be at Saints Field on Thursday when they host North Central University, but will be on the road Saturday at Northwestern College.
Schedule (Game Day Media)
Thursday
Men vs. North Central – 1 p.m.
(Live Video & Stats on Saints Sports Net | Alternative Live Stats)
Women's vs. North Central – 3:30 p.m.
(Live Video & Stats on Saints Sports Net | Alternative Live Stats)
Saturday
Men at Northwestern – Noon
(Live Video | Live Stats)
Women at Northwestern – 2:30 p.m.
(Live Video | Live Stats)
Men:
About the Saints
Record: 10-3-0, 8-0-0 UMAC
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The Saints are ranked 10th in the North Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) despite a 2-0 loss to Carleton College on Sunday.
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The Saints have utilized a balanced offensive attack, with five players tallying ten or more points.
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Adam Hewitt (Richmond Hill, Ontario/St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic HS) leads the UMAC in save percentage with .846 and the Saints defense has recorded six shutouts this season. Only two teams have scored more than one goal against the Saints this season.
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The Saints high powered offense averages over four goals a game (4.69), while opponents average less than one goal per contest (0.69). The 4.69 goals per game average is tops in the nation.
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The Saints are top in the UMAC in nearly every statistical category, including goals scored, goals allowed, shots, assists, corner kicks, shot percentage, and shots per game.
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The Saints have the top four points leaders in the UMAC. Andrew Jenkins (Cardiff, Wales/Whitchurch HS) leads the UMAC in points (33) and goals (14) thus far. Joe Watt (London, England/North West Kent College) is second in the UMAC in points with 28, while Rob Johnson (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East HS) and Erik Trochimchuk (Thunder Bay, Ontario/Hammarskjold HS) are tied for third with 24.
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The Saints also have the top four assist leaders in the conference. Watt leads the nation with 14, and Rob Johnson (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East HS) is second with 10. Sean Morgan (Belfast, Ireland/St. Patrick’s Grammar School) and Trochimchuk are tied for third with six each. Trochimchuk is also third in goals with nine.
About the Rams
Record: 4-8-1, 2-6-0 UMAC
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The Rams are coming off of a 5-0 shut out victory at home over Presentation, snapping a four-game losing streak.
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The Rams' offensive attack been fueled by sophomore forward Christian Stepaniak, who leads the Rams in points (14), goals (6) and assists (2).
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NCU keeper Nathan Kraines is first in the UMAC in saves (.791) and is second in save percentage (.791) behind St. Scholastica's Hewitt.
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The Rams average one goal per game, while they give up nearly three goals per game (2.94).
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The Rams were defeated at home by the Saints 3-0 in their last matchup, but the game was scoreless at half, which was the first time the Saints had been held scoreless in a half in UMAC play.
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NCU has not given up a goal in a victory yet this season, outscoring opponents 14-0 in those contests.
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The Rams currently sit in sixth in the UMAC standings.
Series History: (CSS is 7-0 all time vs. North Central)
The Saints have never been defeated by the Rams, and have outscored NCU 35-4 in those contests.
About the Eagles
Record: 7-5-1, 5-2-1 UMAC
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The Eagles are coming off of a pair of shut out victories against UMAC foe North Central, as they defeated the Rams 3-0 in Minneapolis on Friday, and shut out the Rams again 5-0 the next day at home.
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The Eagles have played well at home (4-1) but have struggled on the road (3-4-1). Coincidentally, the Eagles have given up and scored 23 goals on the year, but average 1.4 shots more per contest.
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Northwestern has been led by Sam Mann, who has tallied 18 points off of seven goals and four assists, making him the leader in all three categories. Mann's seven goals place him fifth in the UMAC in goals.
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The Eagles have some up-and-coming talent, as freshmen Sean Taylor and Garmina Paygah-Fangiah are tied for second with four goals each.
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Northwestern is currently third in the UMAC standings behind Minnesota Morris and CSS.
Series History (CSS is 41-12-6 vs. Northwestern)
The Saints defeated the Eagles 5-0 in their earlier contest this season and have not lost to the Eagles in the past 11 contests.
Women:
About the Saints
8-4-1, 7-1-0 UMAC
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The Saints are coming off a tough loss to UW-River Falls by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday.
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The Saints will be honoring their three seniors on Thursday in Andrea Beatt (Maple Grove, Minn./Maple Grove HS), Joey Moore (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East HS) and Theresa Magliano (Duluth, Minn./Duluth Denfeld HS).
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CSS is ranked ninth in the North Region, according to the NSCAA.
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Beatt leads the Saints with 13 goals and a total of 28 points.
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Kelsey Kehtel (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East HS) is not far behind with 12 goals and a total of 27 points.
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Shannon Carlson (Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury HS) is ranked seventh in the nation with 10 assists.
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CSS is ranked second in the country, averaging five goals per game.
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The goalkeeping staff boasts a .855 save percentage on the year.
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The Saints outshoot opponents 172-62 in the first half.
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CSS is 3-for-3 on penalty kicks this year.
About the Rams
2-10-0, 0-8-0 UMAC
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Since winning its first two games of the season, North Central has lost its last 10.
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The Rams are 0-8 on the road this season.
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North Central has been held scoreless in its last four games.
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Christina Goodman leads the team with four goals.
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Noelle Stordock has made 140 saves this season.
Series History: (CSS is 6-0-0 all time vs. North Central)
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The Saints took down the Rams 8-0 earlier this season in Coon Rapids.
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Casey Mitchell (St. Cloud, Minn./St. Cloud Tech) recorded a hat trick in the win.
About the Eagles
6-5-0, 6-2-0 UMAC
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Northwestern is on a three-game win streak in the UMAC.
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The Eagles have a balanced scoring attack, with five players all tied at two goals apiece.
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The goalkeeping staff holds a .825 save percentage.
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Francie Piche leads the Eagles with 36 shots, twice as many as the next closest player.
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The Eagles have 53 corner kicks on the year, 23 more than their opponents.
Series History: (CSS is 30-9-1 all time vs. Northwestern)
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The Saints defeated the Eagles 2-0 earlier this season at Saints Field.
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Carlson and Claire Lubansky (Chaska, Minn./Chaska HS) scored the win.
