Thursday, September 5
Fort Wayne, Ind.
5:30 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Southern Indiana
Gigi Ricciardi
Photo by: Josh Gales
Mastodon Women's Soccer Welcomes Southern Indiana
9/2/2024 7:18:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team (3-2-1) looks to win the second game of their five game homestand against Southern Indiana (0-4-1) on Thursday (Sept. 5) at 5:30 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
When: Thursday, September 5 | 5:30 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Southern Indiana has started this year 0-4-1, with their draw coming in a 2-2 finish against Horizon League opponent Robert Morris. One of the Screaming Eagles' losses came against another Horizon League member, Wright State. Redshirt freshman, Eva Boer, leads the team in goals this year with two. Anna Markland continues her campaign as Southern Indiana's starting keeper, starting all five games this year after starting every game last season.
Series History
The series history is stuck in a 2-2 tie. The 'Dons have won both meetings in the last two years. The previous matchups came with both teams were a member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' three wins are the most in the Horizon League.
Defense, Defense
The 'Dons have given up only six goals on the season through six games. It is the second best mark in the league. Youngstown State has given up five goals in five games. The 'Dons have three shutouts on the season.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 71.88% winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (18-4-10). Purdue Fort Wayne remains undefeated at home this season (2-0-1).
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
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.
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.
'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 Chicago State on Sunday (Sept. 8) in a non-league contest at the Hefner Soccer Complex. Kick is set for 1 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
When: Thursday, September 5 | 5:30 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Southern Indiana has started this year 0-4-1, with their draw coming in a 2-2 finish against Horizon League opponent Robert Morris. One of the Screaming Eagles' losses came against another Horizon League member, Wright State. Redshirt freshman, Eva Boer, leads the team in goals this year with two. Anna Markland continues her campaign as Southern Indiana's starting keeper, starting all five games this year after starting every game last season.
Series History
The series history is stuck in a 2-2 tie. The 'Dons have won both meetings in the last two years. The previous matchups came with both teams were a member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' three wins are the most in the Horizon League.
Defense, Defense
The 'Dons have given up only six goals on the season through six games. It is the second best mark in the league. Youngstown State has given up five goals in five games. The 'Dons have three shutouts on the season.
Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 71.88% winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (18-4-10). Purdue Fort Wayne remains undefeated at home this season (2-0-1).
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
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.
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.
'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 Chicago State on Sunday (Sept. 8) in a non-league contest at the Hefner Soccer Complex. Kick is set for 1 p.m.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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