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Mastodon Women's Soccer Heads North to Play Detroit Mercy
10/24/2024 12:20:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team (8-8-1, 3-5-0 Horizon League) will play in their last regular season away game at Detroit Mercy on Saturday (Oct. 26). It is a key league contest for the 'Dons as they jockey for postseason positioning.
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans (7-7-2, 5-1-2 Horizon League)
When: Saturday, October 26 | 4 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich.
Watch: Link (ESPN+)
Live Stats: Link
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy is 7-7-2 and 5-1-2 in Horizon League contests. The Titans' only loss took place the last time they took the pitch, against Northern Kentucky (2-1). The team had their two draws in back-to-back matches against Green Bay and Milwaukee earlier this season, both 1-1 finishes. Junior Abbey Lodato is wrapping up her third consecutive season leading the Titans in points. With 17 points on the season on a career-best eight goals, second in the Horizon League, and a lone assist, she sits third in the league for points. Grad student Marisa Silver has spent 13 games as the Titans' starter, playing in 14 games.
Series History
Detroit Mercy lead the series history 11-3-3.
Purdue Fort Wins
The 'Dons eight wins this season ranks fourth in program history for most wins in a season. 2012 is the program's best season, finishing 10-8-1.
Golden Group
This year's senior class (2021-24) has guaranteed the best four-year winning percentage in program history with .500 (27-27-19). The previous best finished with .444 (30-38-4).
The list of players graduating this year includes: Jordan Imes, Gigi Ricciardi, Allison Adams, Lizzie Haub, Marisa Metzger, Malia Velker, Zoe Greenhalge, Alyssa Weisbrodt and Bella Reitano.
Take Your Shot
The Mastodons are third in the league in shots this season with 207.
Imes On The Ball
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks second in the league in save percentage with .783.
There's No I In Team
Eleven Mastodons have scored this season: Gigi Ricciardi, Scarlett Webster, Morgan Gallagher, Hailey Hoskins, Malia Velker, Maci Toporcer, Amanda Leonard, Audriana Rhyner, Chloe Mariotti, Emersyn Geik and Bella Reitano.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a .737 winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (23-5-10). Purdue Fort Wayne is 7-2-1 this season at home.
Mastodon Starters
Three Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams and Lizzie Haub.
Freshman Starters
Purdue Fort Wayne freshmen Maci Toporcer, Sam Christle, Maddy Kopala and Hailey Hoskins have recorded starts for the Mastodons this season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne fell 2-0 at Wright State.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will host the last regular season contest against IU Indianapolis on Wednesday (Oct. 30). Kick is set for 2 p.m. at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans (7-7-2, 5-1-2 Horizon League)
When: Saturday, October 26 | 4 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich.
Watch: Link (ESPN+)
Live Stats: Link
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy is 7-7-2 and 5-1-2 in Horizon League contests. The Titans' only loss took place the last time they took the pitch, against Northern Kentucky (2-1). The team had their two draws in back-to-back matches against Green Bay and Milwaukee earlier this season, both 1-1 finishes. Junior Abbey Lodato is wrapping up her third consecutive season leading the Titans in points. With 17 points on the season on a career-best eight goals, second in the Horizon League, and a lone assist, she sits third in the league for points. Grad student Marisa Silver has spent 13 games as the Titans' starter, playing in 14 games.
Series History
Detroit Mercy lead the series history 11-3-3.
Purdue Fort Wins
The 'Dons eight wins this season ranks fourth in program history for most wins in a season. 2012 is the program's best season, finishing 10-8-1.
Golden Group
This year's senior class (2021-24) has guaranteed the best four-year winning percentage in program history with .500 (27-27-19). The previous best finished with .444 (30-38-4).
The list of players graduating this year includes: Jordan Imes, Gigi Ricciardi, Allison Adams, Lizzie Haub, Marisa Metzger, Malia Velker, Zoe Greenhalge, Alyssa Weisbrodt and Bella Reitano.
Take Your Shot
The Mastodons are third in the league in shots this season with 207.
Imes On The Ball
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks second in the league in save percentage with .783.
There's No I In Team
Eleven Mastodons have scored this season: Gigi Ricciardi, Scarlett Webster, Morgan Gallagher, Hailey Hoskins, Malia Velker, Maci Toporcer, Amanda Leonard, Audriana Rhyner, Chloe Mariotti, Emersyn Geik and Bella Reitano.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a .737 winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (23-5-10). Purdue Fort Wayne is 7-2-1 this season at home.
Mastodon Starters
Three Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams and Lizzie Haub.
Freshman Starters
Purdue Fort Wayne freshmen Maci Toporcer, Sam Christle, Maddy Kopala and Hailey Hoskins have recorded starts for the Mastodons this season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne fell 2-0 at Wright State.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will host the last regular season contest against IU Indianapolis on Wednesday (Oct. 30). Kick is set for 2 p.m. at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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