
'Dons Take On Screaming Eagles
9/12/2025 11:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer team travels to Southern Indiana on Sunday (Sept. 14) for their final match before starting Horizon League play.
Game Day Information
Who: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
When: Sunday, September 14 | 4 PM EST
Where: Evansville, Ind.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Know Your Foe
Southern Indiana has started their season 2-5-1, dropping matches against two Horizon League members: Cleveland State and Robert Morris. The Screaming Eagles picked up a 2-0 victory against Valparaiso earlier this year. Senior Emerson Grafton backs up her scoring output from a season ago, leading the team for a second year with two goals. Redshirt junior Anna Markland continues to claim the starting keeper role for her third year in a row, starting seven of the eight matches this season.
Series History
The Mastodons lead the series history 3-2 over Southern Indiana. The 'Dons have won each meeting for the last three seasons, including a 1-0 victory last year.
Fab 50
Head Coach Jason Burr secured his 50th victory with the Mastodons after the win over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). 24 of the victories have came within the last four seasons.
Assisted By Gallagher
Following Morgan Gallagher's two assist match in the 6-0 victory over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3), she climbed to sixth in program history for career assists with 9.
4. 10 - Shacina Hersey (2000-03)
10 - Kelsey Gallagher (2019-03)
6. 9 - Morgan Gallagher (2023-25)
9 - Morgan Reitano (2019-23)
Count 'Em
Jordan Imes secured her eight shutout of her career against Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). The keeper continues to scale the program record book, needing only one more shutout to be tied for third. The grad student finished last season with six shutouts, tied for second in program history for a single-season.
1. 17 - Samantha Castañeda (2020-23)
2. 10 - Sam Pavlika (2012-14)
3. 9 - Shannon Lynn (2004-06)
4. 8 - Jordan Imes (2023-25)
Imes also breached the program's top 10 career saves list after claiming four in the Party at the Pitch contest against Ball State (Sept. 10).
9. 148 - Haley Lydon (2015-18)
10. 115 - Jordan Imes (2023-25)
11. 114 - Jodi Schnelker (2000)
Youthful Stride
17 of Purdue Fort Wayne's 42 shots on goal this season have came from freshmen: Daisy Moody (9) and Bella Masse (6) lead the Mastodons in shots on goal, while Emily Ernst and Sabrina Sokol have each added one.
Imes On The Prize
Jordan Imes was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week (Aug. 18) after the first week of the season. The keeper earned her first shutout of the year against Akron (Aug. 14), the only Horizon League keeper to refuse a goal in the first week of play.
New Faces
The Mastodons added three assistant coaches to the team, including Camryn Hart, Alex Pagonis and former 'Don goalkeeper Sam Castañeda. The team also added six freshman, Madison Ott, Keira Bradford, Ariadne Herrera, Emily Ernst, Daisy Moody and Sabrina Sokol, along with two transfers, goalkeeper Madison Ott and Mary McArdle.
New Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons dropped their Party at the Pitch match against Ball State (Sept. 10) 1-0. Daisy Mood, Cyann Retzloff and Bethany Loveless all took shots at the goal during the contest.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne begins Horizon League play, playing host to Wright State on Thursday (Sept. 18).
Game Day Information
Who: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
When: Sunday, September 14 | 4 PM EST
Where: Evansville, Ind.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Know Your Foe
Southern Indiana has started their season 2-5-1, dropping matches against two Horizon League members: Cleveland State and Robert Morris. The Screaming Eagles picked up a 2-0 victory against Valparaiso earlier this year. Senior Emerson Grafton backs up her scoring output from a season ago, leading the team for a second year with two goals. Redshirt junior Anna Markland continues to claim the starting keeper role for her third year in a row, starting seven of the eight matches this season.
Series History
The Mastodons lead the series history 3-2 over Southern Indiana. The 'Dons have won each meeting for the last three seasons, including a 1-0 victory last year.
Fab 50
Head Coach Jason Burr secured his 50th victory with the Mastodons after the win over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). 24 of the victories have came within the last four seasons.
Assisted By Gallagher
Following Morgan Gallagher's two assist match in the 6-0 victory over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3), she climbed to sixth in program history for career assists with 9.
4. 10 - Shacina Hersey (2000-03)
10 - Kelsey Gallagher (2019-03)
6. 9 - Morgan Gallagher (2023-25)
9 - Morgan Reitano (2019-23)
Count 'Em
Jordan Imes secured her eight shutout of her career against Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). The keeper continues to scale the program record book, needing only one more shutout to be tied for third. The grad student finished last season with six shutouts, tied for second in program history for a single-season.
1. 17 - Samantha Castañeda (2020-23)
2. 10 - Sam Pavlika (2012-14)
3. 9 - Shannon Lynn (2004-06)
4. 8 - Jordan Imes (2023-25)
Imes also breached the program's top 10 career saves list after claiming four in the Party at the Pitch contest against Ball State (Sept. 10).
9. 148 - Haley Lydon (2015-18)
10. 115 - Jordan Imes (2023-25)
11. 114 - Jodi Schnelker (2000)
Youthful Stride
17 of Purdue Fort Wayne's 42 shots on goal this season have came from freshmen: Daisy Moody (9) and Bella Masse (6) lead the Mastodons in shots on goal, while Emily Ernst and Sabrina Sokol have each added one.
Imes On The Prize
Jordan Imes was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week (Aug. 18) after the first week of the season. The keeper earned her first shutout of the year against Akron (Aug. 14), the only Horizon League keeper to refuse a goal in the first week of play.
New Faces
The Mastodons added three assistant coaches to the team, including Camryn Hart, Alex Pagonis and former 'Don goalkeeper Sam Castañeda. The team also added six freshman, Madison Ott, Keira Bradford, Ariadne Herrera, Emily Ernst, Daisy Moody and Sabrina Sokol, along with two transfers, goalkeeper Madison Ott and Mary McArdle.
New Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons dropped their Party at the Pitch match against Ball State (Sept. 10) 1-0. Daisy Mood, Cyann Retzloff and Bethany Loveless all took shots at the goal during the contest.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne begins Horizon League play, playing host to Wright State on Thursday (Sept. 18).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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