Wednesday, September 11
Fort Wayne, Ind.
4 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Central Michigan
Maci Toporcer
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
It's a Party at Hefner! Women's Soccer Hosts Central Michigan
9/10/2024 4:49:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The fifth annual Party at the Pitch presented by Army ROTC is Wednesday at the Hefner Soccer Complex. Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer (5-2-1) hosts Central Michigan at 4 p.m. and the Mastodon men host IU East at 7 p.m. There will be student giveaways, food trucks and a beer tent (21+). Tickets are $5 with Purdue Fort Wayne students/faculty/staff free with university ID. One ticket grants admission to both games.
Game Day Information
Who: Central Michigan Chippewas
When: Wednesday, September 11 | 4 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Watch: Link
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Central Michigan has started their season 1-4-1, with their lone win coming against Horizon League's Green Bay. The Chippewas have shared the ball well through the early portion of the season, having a different goal scorer on all three of their goals. Allison LaPoint is the seasoned goal keeper for Central Michigan, starting every game last season.
Series History
The Chippewas have swept the series history against the Mastodons, leading 9-0. The two teams played last season in Mount Pleasant, Mich., resulting in a 2-1 Central Michigan victory.
Party at the Pitch History
The Mastodon women are 3-0 all-time in Party at the Pitch games.
2019
women def. Valparaiso 2-0
men def. Belmont 2-1
2021
women def. UIC 2-0
2022
men lose to Western Michigan 3-0
2023
women def. Robert Morris 2-0
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 73.5 % winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (20-4-10). Purdue Fort Wayne remains undefeated at home this season (4-0-1).
The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' five wins are the most in the Horizon League.
Defense, Defense
The 'Dons have given up only seven goals on the season through eight games, the best mark in the league. The 'Dons have four shutouts on the season.
Mastodon Starters
Four Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams, Lizzie Haub and Bella Reitano.
Freshman Starters
Purdue Fort Wayne freshmen Maci Toporcer, Sam Christle, Maddy Kopala and Hailey Hoskins have recorded starts for the Mastodons this season.
Mastodon Masterclass
Morgan Gallagher and Allison Adams swept the second week of Horizon League Player of the Week Rewards. Gallagher earned Horizon League 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 Christle 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.
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
The Mastodons begin Horizon League play and finish out their five game homestand next Thursday (Sept. 19) against Cleveland State at 7 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Central Michigan Chippewas
When: Wednesday, September 11 | 4 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Watch: Link
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Central Michigan has started their season 1-4-1, with their lone win coming against Horizon League's Green Bay. The Chippewas have shared the ball well through the early portion of the season, having a different goal scorer on all three of their goals. Allison LaPoint is the seasoned goal keeper for Central Michigan, starting every game last season.
Series History
The Chippewas have swept the series history against the Mastodons, leading 9-0. The two teams played last season in Mount Pleasant, Mich., resulting in a 2-1 Central Michigan victory.
Party at the Pitch History
The Mastodon women are 3-0 all-time in Party at the Pitch games.
2019
women def. Valparaiso 2-0
men def. Belmont 2-1
2021
women def. UIC 2-0
2022
men lose to Western Michigan 3-0
2023
women def. Robert Morris 2-0
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 73.5 % winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (20-4-10). Purdue Fort Wayne remains undefeated at home this season (4-0-1).
The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' five wins are the most in the Horizon League.
Defense, Defense
The 'Dons have given up only seven goals on the season through eight games, the best mark in the league. The 'Dons have four shutouts on the season.
Mastodon Starters
Four Mastodons have started every game this season: Chloe Mariotti, Allison Adams, Lizzie Haub and Bella Reitano.
Freshman Starters
Purdue Fort Wayne freshmen Maci Toporcer, Sam Christle, Maddy Kopala and Hailey Hoskins have recorded starts for the Mastodons this season.
Mastodon Masterclass
Morgan Gallagher and Allison Adams swept the second week of Horizon League Player of the Week Rewards. Gallagher earned Horizon League 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 Christle 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.
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
The Mastodons begin Horizon League play and finish out their five game homestand next Thursday (Sept. 19) against Cleveland State at 7 p.m.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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