WSOC Hosts Third Straight Home Game, Facing Chicago State

Sunday, September 8

Fort Wayne, Ind.

1 PM

Purdue Fort Wayne

Chicago State

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WSOC Hosts Third Straight Home Game, Facing Chicago State

9/6/2024 1:41:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer (4-2-1) hits the halfway point in their five game homestand, facing Chicago State (0-4-0) on Sunday (Sept. 8) at 1 p.m.

Game Day Information
Who: Chicago State Cougars
When: Sunday, September 8 | 1 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
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Tickets: Link

Know Your Foe
Chicago State is searching for their first win of the season, starting 0-4 with a loss to a familiar opponent in Detroit Mercy. One of the losses came against SIUE, who lost to the Mastodons just over a week later. Hannah Bennett and Delaney Kenney have scored the only two goals for the Cougars this season, both players have three shots on the season. Jay Arballo remains the starting keeper for her senior season, after starting every game last season.

Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series history 3-1-1. The Cougars' one win came last season in a 1-0 victory at home.

The Mastodons Are The Most
The Mastodons' four wins are the most in the Horizon League.

Defense, Defense
The 'Dons have given up only six goals on the season through seven games, the best mark in the league. The 'Dons have four shutouts on the season.

Home Sweet Hefner
The Mastodons have a 72.73% winning percentage at home since joining the Horizon League in 2020 (19-4-10). Purdue Fort Wayne remains undefeated at home this season (3-0-1).

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 Maci Toporcer, Sam Christle, Maddy Kopala and Hailey Hoskins 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 Central Michigan on Wednesday (Sept. 11) in a non-league contest at the Hefner Soccer Complex. Kick is set for 4 p.m. Come to Hefner for the Party at the Pitch, presented by Army ROTC. There will be food trucks, student giveaways, games and a beer tent (21+). The Mastodon men host IU East at 7 p.m. in a doubleheader.

~ Feel The Rumble ~