Thursday, August 29
Ypsilanti, Mich.
4:30 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Eastern Michigan
Hailey Hoskins
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodon Women's Soccer Travels to Eastern Michigan
8/26/2024 1:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer
YPSILANTI, MICH. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team (2-1-1) looks to win a third game in a row at Eastern Michigan (3-0-0) on Thursday (Aug. 29).
Game Day Information
Who: Eastern Michigan Eagles
When: Thursday, August 29 | 4:30 PM
Where: Ypsilanti, Mich.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Know Your Foe
Eastern Michigan has remained undefeated through three games this season, beating two Horizon League opponents (Oakland and Youngstown State). Last season's leading goal scorer, Olivia Sipsock, picked up where she left off in her freshman campaign, scoring three of the Eagles' six goals this season.
Series History
Eastern Michigan leads the series history 1-4-1. Last year's meeting resulted in a 2-2 draw at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Mastodon Masterclass
Morgan Gallager and Allison Adams swept the second week of Horizon League Player of the Week Rewards. Gallagher earned HL Offensive Player of the Week following a victory against Tiffin (Aug. 22), posting a career-high three points off the bench, an assist and scoring the last goal of the game. Adams played 143 of the 180 available minutes on the defensive line that gave up just one goal. Both players earned their first Horizon League Player of the Week, respectfully.
Freshman Contributors
Three key freshmen carried the Mastodons to a win over Eastern Illinois (Aug. 25). Hailey Hoskins scored the game winning goal on her first shot collegiate shot attempt, Sam Christile earned a shutout in her collegiate debut and finished the match with eight saves. Maci Toporcer took back-to-back shots on goal in the first half.
Full Circle
The Mastodons have only given up one goal in the last 360 minutes of game time.
Mastodon Starters
Five Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams, Zoe Greenhalge, Lizzie Haub, and Bella Reitano.
Freshman Starters
Purdue Fort Wayne freshmen Sam Christle, Maci Toporcer and Maddy Kopala have recorded starts for the Mastodons this season.
Touching Up The Record Book
Bella Reitano sits in 10th place for career goals per game in the Purdue Fort Wayne record book. Reitano is just two goals and two assists away from placing top 10 in both career record books.
'Dons Wear Prada
Gigi Ricciardi did a fashion industry internship based in Florence, Italy this summer.
#OneHL Member
Gigi Ricciardi represents the athletic department on the Horizon League's #OneHL group. #OneHL is a subset of the Horizon League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and seeks to bring about meaningful change and action to social issues across the League. #OneHL initiatives include the annual Coach John McLendon Celebration, a partnership with Athlete Ally and civic engagement. #OneHL meets throughout the 2024-25 academic year via video conference.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne hosts SIUE on Sunday (Sep. 1) at the Hefner Soccer Complex at 1 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Eastern Michigan Eagles
When: Thursday, August 29 | 4:30 PM
Where: Ypsilanti, Mich.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Know Your Foe
Eastern Michigan has remained undefeated through three games this season, beating two Horizon League opponents (Oakland and Youngstown State). Last season's leading goal scorer, Olivia Sipsock, picked up where she left off in her freshman campaign, scoring three of the Eagles' six goals this season.
Series History
Eastern Michigan leads the series history 1-4-1. Last year's meeting resulted in a 2-2 draw at the Hefner Soccer Complex.
Mastodon Masterclass
Morgan Gallager and Allison Adams swept the second week of Horizon League Player of the Week Rewards. Gallagher earned HL Offensive Player of the Week following a victory against Tiffin (Aug. 22), posting a career-high three points off the bench, an assist and scoring the last goal of the game. Adams played 143 of the 180 available minutes on the defensive line that gave up just one goal. Both players earned their first Horizon League Player of the Week, respectfully.
Freshman Contributors
Three key freshmen carried the Mastodons to a win over Eastern Illinois (Aug. 25). Hailey Hoskins scored the game winning goal on her first shot collegiate shot attempt, Sam Christile earned a shutout in her collegiate debut and finished the match with eight saves. Maci Toporcer took back-to-back shots on goal in the first half.
Full Circle
The Mastodons have only given up one goal in the last 360 minutes of game time.
Mastodon Starters
Five Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams, Zoe Greenhalge, Lizzie Haub, and Bella Reitano.
Freshman Starters
Purdue Fort Wayne freshmen Sam Christle, Maci Toporcer and Maddy Kopala have recorded starts for the Mastodons this season.
Touching Up The Record Book
Bella Reitano sits in 10th place for career goals per game in the Purdue Fort Wayne record book. Reitano is just two goals and two assists away from placing top 10 in both career record books.
'Dons Wear Prada
Gigi Ricciardi did a fashion industry internship based in Florence, Italy this summer.
#OneHL Member
Gigi Ricciardi represents the athletic department on the Horizon League's #OneHL group. #OneHL is a subset of the Horizon League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and seeks to bring about meaningful change and action to social issues across the League. #OneHL initiatives include the annual Coach John McLendon Celebration, a partnership with Athlete Ally and civic engagement. #OneHL meets throughout the 2024-25 academic year via video conference.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne hosts SIUE on Sunday (Sep. 1) at the Hefner Soccer Complex at 1 p.m.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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