Sunday, November 3
Detroit, Mich.
1 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Detroit Mercy
Scarlett Webster
Photo by: John Nagel
Purdue Fort Wayne WSOC Begins Postseason Run on Sunday
11/2/2024 12:10:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team will make its third Horizon League Championship appearance in the last four seasons on Sunday (Nov. 3). The Mastodons will visit Detroit Mercy for the quarterfinal at 1 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Sunday, November 3 | 1 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich. | Titan Field
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tournament Outlook
The Mastodons clinched the No. 6 seed in the Horizon League Championship and will play No. 3 Detroit Mercy in the quarterfinal round. With a win, the Mastodons would move on to play top-seeded Milwaukee on the Panthers' home field. As the No. 1 overall seed, Milwaukee will host the semifinal and final, no matter who is playing.
All-League Recognition
Senior defender Malia Velker was named to the All-Horizon League Second Team on Friday (Nov. 1). She started in 18-of-19 games, leading the Mastodon back line to seven shutouts, the second-most in a season in program history.
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy finished 7-1-2 in the Horizon League season to earn the No. 3 seed in the Horizon League Championship. The Titans are 6-3 at home this season, only losing to Northern Kentucky at home in league play. Abbey Lodato and Joyelle Washington were named to the All-Horizon League First Team. Head coach Steve Shelton was selected as the Horizon League Coach of the Year.
Series History
Detroit Mercy leads the all-time series 12-3-3 and a 6-1-3 edge at home. The Mastodons won at Detroit Mercy in 2022 1-0 behind a goal from Zoe Greenhalge in the ninth minute. The Titans won their contest in the Motor City earlier this season 3-1.
Purdue Fort Wins
The Mastodons' nine wins this season ranks second-best in program history for most wins in a season. 2012 was the program's best season at 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 (28-28-19). The previous best finished with .444 (30-38-4).
The list of players graduating this year includes: Gigi Ricciardi, Allison Adams, Lizzie Haub, Marisa Metzger, Malia Velker, Zoe Greenhalge, Alyssa Weisbrodt and Bella Reitano.
Scholarly Standout
Lizzie Haub was named to the Horizon League's All-Academic Team on October 29 for the second time in her career.
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.
Veteran Presence
Two Mastodon fifth years have started every game this season: 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.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a .744 winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (24-5-10). Purdue Fort Wayne finished 2024 with an 8-2-1 mark at home.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons dominated IU Indianapolis 3-0 to earn a berth to the Horizon League Championship.
Next Up
With a win, the Mastodons will move on to play No. 1 seed Milwaukee at 2 p.m. ET in Milwaukee on Thursday (Nov. 7).
Game Day Information
Who: Detroit Mercy Titans
When: Sunday, November 3 | 1 PM
Where: Detroit, Mich. | Titan Field
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tournament Outlook
The Mastodons clinched the No. 6 seed in the Horizon League Championship and will play No. 3 Detroit Mercy in the quarterfinal round. With a win, the Mastodons would move on to play top-seeded Milwaukee on the Panthers' home field. As the No. 1 overall seed, Milwaukee will host the semifinal and final, no matter who is playing.
All-League Recognition
Senior defender Malia Velker was named to the All-Horizon League Second Team on Friday (Nov. 1). She started in 18-of-19 games, leading the Mastodon back line to seven shutouts, the second-most in a season in program history.
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy finished 7-1-2 in the Horizon League season to earn the No. 3 seed in the Horizon League Championship. The Titans are 6-3 at home this season, only losing to Northern Kentucky at home in league play. Abbey Lodato and Joyelle Washington were named to the All-Horizon League First Team. Head coach Steve Shelton was selected as the Horizon League Coach of the Year.
Series History
Detroit Mercy leads the all-time series 12-3-3 and a 6-1-3 edge at home. The Mastodons won at Detroit Mercy in 2022 1-0 behind a goal from Zoe Greenhalge in the ninth minute. The Titans won their contest in the Motor City earlier this season 3-1.
Purdue Fort Wins
The Mastodons' nine wins this season ranks second-best in program history for most wins in a season. 2012 was the program's best season at 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 (28-28-19). The previous best finished with .444 (30-38-4).
The list of players graduating this year includes: Gigi Ricciardi, Allison Adams, Lizzie Haub, Marisa Metzger, Malia Velker, Zoe Greenhalge, Alyssa Weisbrodt and Bella Reitano.
Scholarly Standout
Lizzie Haub was named to the Horizon League's All-Academic Team on October 29 for the second time in her career.
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.
Veteran Presence
Two Mastodon fifth years have started every game this season: 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.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a .744 winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (24-5-10). Purdue Fort Wayne finished 2024 with an 8-2-1 mark at home.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons dominated IU Indianapolis 3-0 to earn a berth to the Horizon League Championship.
Next Up
With a win, the Mastodons will move on to play No. 1 seed Milwaukee at 2 p.m. ET in Milwaukee on Thursday (Nov. 7).
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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