Thursday, August 31
Fort Wayne, Ind.
5 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Eastern Illinois
Photo by: Jim Whitcraft
'Dons Welcome Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso to Hefner
8/30/2023 1:11:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team will play host to a pair of non-league foes this week when Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso visit the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Game Day Information (Thursday)
Who: Eastern Illinois Panthers
When: Thursday, August 31 | 5 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Eastern Illinois
Game Day Information (Sunday)
Who: Valparaiso Beacons
When: Sunday, September 3 | 1 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Valparaiso
Know Your Foes
• Eastern Illinois is 1-2-1, coming off a 1-1 draw against Indiana State. The Panthers have played two true road games at Valparaiso (2-1 loss) and Northern Illinois (3-0 loss). Freshman Abby Reinl has scored two goals this season to lead the Panthers.
• Valparaiso is 2-1-1 and will have a game against Chicago State before coming to the Summit City. The Beacons are still seeking their first road win, but are 0-1-1 with a loss at Purdue and a draw at Kentucky. Nicole Norfolk is the team's leader with two goals.
Series Histories
• Eastern Illinois leads the all-time series against the 'Dons 4-2-1, which includes a win and a draw in the last two seasons, respectively. Jenna Little, who scored both goals against the 'Dons in that 2-0 game, transferred to Central Michigan. The Mastodons last won 1-0 in 2019.
• Valparaiso leads the series 13-5-1, but the Mastodons have won the last three meetings. This included a 1-0 win last season, when Samantha Castaneda had a walk-off save on a penalty kick with no time remaining.
Hello Old Friend
Eastern Illinois assistant coach Deanna Hecht is a 2019 graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne. She played in 60 games with 30 starts, scoring nine goals in her career (2015-18).
Give Me Some Mo
Morgan Reitano is a top-10 goal scorer in program history.
1. Kristin Macdonald - 25 (2000-03)
2. Lisa Underwood - 23 (2009-11)
3. Shacina Hersey - 21 (2000-03)
4. Anika Apar - 18 (2004-06)
5. Tara O'Toole - 16 (2008-11)
6. Lindsay Williamson - 13 (2002-05)
7. Morgan Reitano - 11 (2019-23)
Kristin Mahoney - 11 (2003-04)
All-Time Leader
Head coach Jason Burr became the program's all-time leader in wins on August 27 when Purdue Fort Wayne beat Southern Indiana. With the 37th win of his career, he passed Terry Stefankiewicz, who had 36 from 2000-06. One win prior, he passed Margaret Saurin, who had 35 wins from 2007-13.
On the Saint Francis Win...
In the Mastodons' win over Saint Francis (IN) on August 20, the Mastodons tied a pair of program records. The 'Dons allowed just one shot on goal, which ties a Division I era record, and scored seven goals, which ties an all-time record.
All Eyes on Sam
Samantha Castaneda was selected to the United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch List in early August. She was one of nine goalkeepers in the country on the list.
Set Expectations
The Mastodons were picked third in the Horizon League preseason poll. This is the second-highest a Mastodon women's soccer team has ever been picked to finish in a league preseason poll. The 'Dons were picked to finish second in the Summit League in 2013.
Familiar Faces
Nine Mastodons return for 2023 that started at least 17 of the 19 games last season.
Shut Down and Shut Out
Purdue Fort Wayne had eight shutouts last season, which was a program-best.
Brick Wall Castaneda
Samantha Castaneda owns a 1.02 career goals against average, which is the best in program history among those that played at least 750 minutes in the net. This beats out the second-best of 1.68 from Sam Pavlika (2012-14). Her mark of 0.74 GAA in 2022 is the best for a year-long average, topping Pavlika's 1.07 in 2012. Castaneda's 12 shutouts in her career is also a program-best.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons topped former GLVC rival Southern Indiana 1-0 in Evansville. Rylee Vruggink scored off an assist from Bella Reitano.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will play against Eastern Michigan at the Hefner Soccer Complex on September 7 before traveling up to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to play Central Michigan.
Game Day Information (Thursday)
Who: Eastern Illinois Panthers
When: Thursday, August 31 | 5 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Eastern Illinois
Game Day Information (Sunday)
Who: Valparaiso Beacons
When: Sunday, September 3 | 1 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Valparaiso
Know Your Foes
• Eastern Illinois is 1-2-1, coming off a 1-1 draw against Indiana State. The Panthers have played two true road games at Valparaiso (2-1 loss) and Northern Illinois (3-0 loss). Freshman Abby Reinl has scored two goals this season to lead the Panthers.
• Valparaiso is 2-1-1 and will have a game against Chicago State before coming to the Summit City. The Beacons are still seeking their first road win, but are 0-1-1 with a loss at Purdue and a draw at Kentucky. Nicole Norfolk is the team's leader with two goals.
Series Histories
• Eastern Illinois leads the all-time series against the 'Dons 4-2-1, which includes a win and a draw in the last two seasons, respectively. Jenna Little, who scored both goals against the 'Dons in that 2-0 game, transferred to Central Michigan. The Mastodons last won 1-0 in 2019.
• Valparaiso leads the series 13-5-1, but the Mastodons have won the last three meetings. This included a 1-0 win last season, when Samantha Castaneda had a walk-off save on a penalty kick with no time remaining.
Hello Old Friend
Eastern Illinois assistant coach Deanna Hecht is a 2019 graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne. She played in 60 games with 30 starts, scoring nine goals in her career (2015-18).
Give Me Some Mo
Morgan Reitano is a top-10 goal scorer in program history.
1. Kristin Macdonald - 25 (2000-03)
2. Lisa Underwood - 23 (2009-11)
3. Shacina Hersey - 21 (2000-03)
4. Anika Apar - 18 (2004-06)
5. Tara O'Toole - 16 (2008-11)
6. Lindsay Williamson - 13 (2002-05)
7. Morgan Reitano - 11 (2019-23)
Kristin Mahoney - 11 (2003-04)
All-Time Leader
Head coach Jason Burr became the program's all-time leader in wins on August 27 when Purdue Fort Wayne beat Southern Indiana. With the 37th win of his career, he passed Terry Stefankiewicz, who had 36 from 2000-06. One win prior, he passed Margaret Saurin, who had 35 wins from 2007-13.
On the Saint Francis Win...
In the Mastodons' win over Saint Francis (IN) on August 20, the Mastodons tied a pair of program records. The 'Dons allowed just one shot on goal, which ties a Division I era record, and scored seven goals, which ties an all-time record.
All Eyes on Sam
Samantha Castaneda was selected to the United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch List in early August. She was one of nine goalkeepers in the country on the list.
Set Expectations
The Mastodons were picked third in the Horizon League preseason poll. This is the second-highest a Mastodon women's soccer team has ever been picked to finish in a league preseason poll. The 'Dons were picked to finish second in the Summit League in 2013.
Familiar Faces
Nine Mastodons return for 2023 that started at least 17 of the 19 games last season.
Shut Down and Shut Out
Purdue Fort Wayne had eight shutouts last season, which was a program-best.
Brick Wall Castaneda
Samantha Castaneda owns a 1.02 career goals against average, which is the best in program history among those that played at least 750 minutes in the net. This beats out the second-best of 1.68 from Sam Pavlika (2012-14). Her mark of 0.74 GAA in 2022 is the best for a year-long average, topping Pavlika's 1.07 in 2012. Castaneda's 12 shutouts in her career is also a program-best.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons topped former GLVC rival Southern Indiana 1-0 in Evansville. Rylee Vruggink scored off an assist from Bella Reitano.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will play against Eastern Michigan at the Hefner Soccer Complex on September 7 before traveling up to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to play Central Michigan.
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