DULUTH, Minn. (
csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica women's soccer team has a pivotal Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) contest Saturday night at the University of Northwestern (Minn.).
Where:
Reynolds Field – St. Paul, Minn.
When:
Saturday at 7:15 p.m.
Live Video: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/unw/
Live Stats: http://unweagles.com/sports/2012/11/7/gen_1107121456.aspx
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St. Scholastica Saints
Stats
Record: 4-3-2, 3-0-1 UMAC
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference: Standings | Stats
What You Need to Know about the Saints:
-The Saints had a thrilling 3-2 victory over the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Wednesday to regain the Chalice.
-It marked the third time in program history CSS won after trailing by two goals and the first time since Halloween of 2001.
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Hannah Zeis (Ashland, Wis./Ashland HS) scored her first and second goals on the season in the victory.
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Roni Rudolph (Duluth, Minn./Duluth East HS (Minnesota-Duluth)) matched a career-high with 13 saves.
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Becca Rancour (Hutchinson, Minn./Hutchinson HS) extended her point streak to five games, including at least one goal in four of those five contests.
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Janelle Rouillard (Dayton, Minn./Rogers HS) had two assists on Wednesday and has recorded at least one point in three straight games.
-Head Coach
Dave Reyelts is one win shy of 250 for his career.
What You Need to Know about Northwestern:
-The Eagles enter with a 2-5-1 overall record and a 2-0-1 UMAC record.
-It will be Homecoming on Northwestern's campus.
-Northwestern is one of four teams in the league without a loss (CSS, Martin Luther College, Northland College).
-The Eagles are coming off a 1-0 home loss to NAIA's University of Jamestown (N.D.) on Monday.
-Northwestern is the top scoring offense in the conference at 3.2 goals per game.
-UNW also leads the league with 12.3 shots on goal per game.
-Linley Norman leads the team with seven goals and ranks third in the conference with 16 points.
-Anna Welch has five goals and 12 points.
-Anna Martinson is tied for third in the UMAC with four assists.
-Samantha Dewey is averaging 7.4 saves per game.
Series Record: CSS leads 38-10-1
(Last Meeting: 2-1 CSS – 9/17/2016)
Series History: The Saints have won the last two meetings against the Eagles since dropping a regular season decision at Northwestern during the 2015 regular season … CSS has not allowed more than one goal against Northwestern in the last 25 meetings … Six of the 10 CSS losses all-time have come at Northwestern.
Looking Ahead: The Saints begin a three-game home stretch on Tuesday when it faces Bridge Rival University of Wisconsin-Superior at Saints Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m.
