Thursday, October 7
Highland Heights, Ky.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Northern Kentucky
Samantha Castaneda
Mastodons Head To Highland Heights For Horizon League Game Against NKU
10/6/2021 12:49:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team travels to Highlight Heights, Ky. for a Horizon League match against first place Northern Kentucky on Thursday, Oct. 7 (7 p.m.).
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (3-5-4, 2-3-0 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (7-3-2, 5-0-0 Horizon League)
When: Thursday, October 7 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: NKU Soccer Stadium | Highland Heights, Ky.
Live Stats: Link
Weather: 80 percent chance of rain, high of 72 degrees
Horizon League Standings: The Mastodons are tied for fifth place with Green Bay, Youngstown State, and Cleveland State with six points. The top six teams make the Horizon League tournament.
Scouting the Mastodons
The Mastodons enter Thursday's game with an overall record of 3-5-4 and a 2-3 record in the Horizon League. They are coming off a double overtime loss to Milwaukee by a score of 2-1. The Mastodons are just the third team, and second team in the Horizon League, to score a goal on Milwaukee. As a team, the 'Dons are fourth in the conference in shots (142), fourth in shots per game (12.50), tied for fourth in the conference in saves (71), and are tied for fourth in fewest goals allowed (18). Individually, Morgan Reitano leads the 'Dons in goals with three. Two of Reitano's three goals were game-winning goals, which is tied for second in the conference. Her sister Bella Reitano, along with Mackenzie Evans and Megan Sinnott are second on the team with two goals. The 'Dons are 3-0 when either Reitano sister scores a goal. Kelsey Gallagher leads the 'Dons in assists with five. Her assist total is good for fourth in the conference. Samantha Castaneda has started in all 12 games in net for the 'Dons this season. She is first in the conference in goalie minutes played by over 100 minutes (1169:40), second in total saves (71), second in saves per game (5.92), and tied for second in shutouts (three).
Scouting Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky enters Thursday's game with a 7-3-2 record overall and a 5-0 record in conference. The Norse are tied for first in the Horizon League standings with Milwaukee with 15 points. They are coming off a 3-2 win against Robert Morris back on Oct. 2 in Moon Township, Pa. NKU is on a six-game winning streak, the longest winning streak in the Horizon League. In addition, NKU has not lost a match since Aug. 29 when it lost to Louisville by a score of 3-0. As a team, NKU is tied for second in the conference in fewest goals given up (12), third in shots (158), and have registered an assist on 13 of its 14 goals scored. Individually, Sofia Wilmes leads NKU in goals with four, which is good for 10th in the conference. Two of her four games were game-winning goals, which is tied for second in the conference. Madelyn Koewler and Kaya Vogt lead NKU in assists with three. Mimi Stines has started 11 games in net for NKU. She is first in the conference in shutouts (four).
Series History
The 'Dons and Norse have met five times prior to Thursday's match. The Norse own a 4-1 series advantage. The first time these teams met was back on Oct. 23 1999. The most recent matchup between the two teams was back on March. 24, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Ind. when the Norse defeated the 'Dons by a score of 1-0.
Up Next
The Mastodons will be back in action at the Hefner Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 10 (1 p.m.) for a Horizon League match against Wright State. Three of the last five matches for the 'Dons will be at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (3-5-4, 2-3-0 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (7-3-2, 5-0-0 Horizon League)
When: Thursday, October 7 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: NKU Soccer Stadium | Highland Heights, Ky.
Live Stats: Link
Weather: 80 percent chance of rain, high of 72 degrees
Horizon League Standings: The Mastodons are tied for fifth place with Green Bay, Youngstown State, and Cleveland State with six points. The top six teams make the Horizon League tournament.
Scouting the Mastodons
The Mastodons enter Thursday's game with an overall record of 3-5-4 and a 2-3 record in the Horizon League. They are coming off a double overtime loss to Milwaukee by a score of 2-1. The Mastodons are just the third team, and second team in the Horizon League, to score a goal on Milwaukee. As a team, the 'Dons are fourth in the conference in shots (142), fourth in shots per game (12.50), tied for fourth in the conference in saves (71), and are tied for fourth in fewest goals allowed (18). Individually, Morgan Reitano leads the 'Dons in goals with three. Two of Reitano's three goals were game-winning goals, which is tied for second in the conference. Her sister Bella Reitano, along with Mackenzie Evans and Megan Sinnott are second on the team with two goals. The 'Dons are 3-0 when either Reitano sister scores a goal. Kelsey Gallagher leads the 'Dons in assists with five. Her assist total is good for fourth in the conference. Samantha Castaneda has started in all 12 games in net for the 'Dons this season. She is first in the conference in goalie minutes played by over 100 minutes (1169:40), second in total saves (71), second in saves per game (5.92), and tied for second in shutouts (three).
Scouting Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky enters Thursday's game with a 7-3-2 record overall and a 5-0 record in conference. The Norse are tied for first in the Horizon League standings with Milwaukee with 15 points. They are coming off a 3-2 win against Robert Morris back on Oct. 2 in Moon Township, Pa. NKU is on a six-game winning streak, the longest winning streak in the Horizon League. In addition, NKU has not lost a match since Aug. 29 when it lost to Louisville by a score of 3-0. As a team, NKU is tied for second in the conference in fewest goals given up (12), third in shots (158), and have registered an assist on 13 of its 14 goals scored. Individually, Sofia Wilmes leads NKU in goals with four, which is good for 10th in the conference. Two of her four games were game-winning goals, which is tied for second in the conference. Madelyn Koewler and Kaya Vogt lead NKU in assists with three. Mimi Stines has started 11 games in net for NKU. She is first in the conference in shutouts (four).
Series History
The 'Dons and Norse have met five times prior to Thursday's match. The Norse own a 4-1 series advantage. The first time these teams met was back on Oct. 23 1999. The most recent matchup between the two teams was back on March. 24, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Ind. when the Norse defeated the 'Dons by a score of 1-0.
Up Next
The Mastodons will be back in action at the Hefner Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 10 (1 p.m.) for a Horizon League match against Wright State. Three of the last five matches for the 'Dons will be at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
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