Thursday, September 19
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Cleveland State
Audriana Rhyner
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodon Women's Soccer Begins League Play
9/12/2024 1:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer begins Horizon League play after going 5-3-1 in non-conference games. The Mastodons will host Cleveland State on September 19 at 7 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Thursday, September 19 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Watch: Link (ESPN+)
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State has started their season 0-6-1, with their tie coming on the road at Saint Francis (Pa.). Last year's second highest goal scorer, Mayra Sesmas, has led the Vikings this year, being the only player to have both a goal and an assist. Sophomore Madison Ott has started all seven games in goal for the Vikings after not having a start prior to this year.
Series History
The series history lies in a 4-4-1 tie. The Mastodons took last year's game in a 1-0 victory with Morgan Gallagher assisting on the game-winning goal.
The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' five wins are the most in the Horizon League. The 'Dons lead the HL in winning percent with .611.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 71.43% winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (20-5-10). Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 4-1-1 this season at home.
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.
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 will hit the road and head to Robert Morris in a week (Sept. 26).
Game Day Information
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Thursday, September 19 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Watch: Link (ESPN+)
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State has started their season 0-6-1, with their tie coming on the road at Saint Francis (Pa.). Last year's second highest goal scorer, Mayra Sesmas, has led the Vikings this year, being the only player to have both a goal and an assist. Sophomore Madison Ott has started all seven games in goal for the Vikings after not having a start prior to this year.
Series History
The series history lies in a 4-4-1 tie. The Mastodons took last year's game in a 1-0 victory with Morgan Gallagher assisting on the game-winning goal.
The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' five wins are the most in the Horizon League. The 'Dons lead the HL in winning percent with .611.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 71.43% winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (20-5-10). Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 4-1-1 this season at home.
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.
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 will hit the road and head to Robert Morris in a week (Sept. 26).
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