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SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University women's soccer team will host No. 22 West Chester University 1 p.m. Saturday at James Egli Field for The Rock's Senior Day game.
MATCH DETAILS
Opponent: West Chester
Date: Saturday, Oct. 21 – 1 p.m.
Location: James Egli Field | Slippery Rock, Pa.
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: Twitter (
@Rock_Athletics)
All-Time Series: West Chester leads, 18-8-2
Last Played: Oct. 15, 2016 at West Chester (WCU won, 2-1)
LAST MEETING
The Golden Rams beat Slippery Rock at West Chester, 2-1.
Megan Lenzi scored The Rock's lone goal in the loss.
Kylie Downs made 13 saves on 15 chances in goal.
SERIES HISTORY
WCU leads the all-time series 18-8-2 and has won the last three contests against Slippery Rock.
SLIPPERY ROCK PRIMER
Record: 9-4-2
PSAC Record: 9-3-2
PSAC Standings: Tied for fourth
Streak: Tied one
Last Five Games: 4-0-1
Home Record: 5-2-0
Away Record: 4-2-2
Head Coach: Jessica Griggs | Third season at SRU (32-18-4) | Fourth season overall (43-27-5)
SCOUTING THE ROCK
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LAST TIME OUT – Slippery Rock tied Mercyhurst on the road, 2-2.
Madison Johnson and
Skye Kramer registered SRU's goals. The Rock outshot Mercyhurst 22-13 and held the advantage in shots on goal, 16-6.
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IF IT'S A TESTA, SHE PASSED – The Rock's
Brooke Testa is currently the team leader in points scored (15) on four goals and seven assists. Testa's seven assists also ranks tied for first in the PSAC in the category.
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GOALS! – SRU has three different players tied for the team-lead in goals with four. Testa, Kramer and Johnson have four scores apiece.
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TWICE WOULD BE NICE – Slippery Rock is looking to knock off a top-25 opponent for the second time this season in No.22 West Chester. Previously this year, The Rock upset No. 21 Seton Hill Sept. 27, 2-1.
• CAN'T HOLD HER DOWNS – Downs has been a force in goal for SRU all season long. She is tied for second in the PSAC in individual shutouts (6) and ranks fifth in the league in save percentage (.848)
• BEAT THE STREAK – Slippery Rock has now recorded 22 consecutive winning seasons, which ranks seventh in NCAA Division II. The Rock will also aim for its 10th win Saturday, which would make 20 consecutive years with at least 10 wins.
• SENIOR DAY CEREMONY – Prior to Saturday's contest, Slippery Rock will honor the careers of seniors
Haley Burkholder,
Tess Keeley,
Maddy Smith and
Maddy Tletski.
WEST CHESTER PRIMER
Record: 11-2-1
PSAC Record: 11-2-0
USC Ranking: 22nd
PSAC Standings: Tied for first place
Streak: Won six
Last Five Games: 5-0-0
Home Record: 7-0-1
Away Record: 4-2-0
Head Coach: Betty Ann Kempf-Townsley | 11th season at West Chester (170-36-23) | 32nd season overall (313-238-49)
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN RAMS
• Nikki Zaso leads the team in total points with 12 on six goals.
• Jenny Ball is the other top WCU scorer with four scores.
• Goalkeepers McKenna Mullin and Brooke Myers have split time this season recording a combined 33 saves on 79 shots faced.
UP NEXT
Slippery Rock will closeout its regular season with a PSAC match 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Shippensburg.
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