WILMINGTON, North Carolina – A busy stretch for the UNCW women's soccer team continues on Thursday, Oct. 14, when the Seahawks travel north to Drexel for a 4 p.m. Colonial Athletic Association contest against the Dragons at Vidas Field.
Thursday's showdown between the Seahawks and Dragons can be seen online via FloFC.com (subscription required) with
Chris Markowitz calling the action. In addition, live stats will be available by visiting UNCWStats.com.
Now 7-2-1 overall and 3-1-0 in the CAA, the Seahawks hold second place in the CAA standings after splitting a pair of games last week. Following a 1-0 overtime verdict at William & Mary, UNCW dropped a tough 2-1 double overtime setback against No. 10 Hofstra on Sunday afternoon.
Freshman defender
Sophie Trepohl and graduate student forward
Audrey Harding accounted for the Seahawks' two goals last week. Trepohl, the two-time reigning CAA Rookie of the Week, netted the game-winning marker in the 98th minute against the Tribe while Harding struck in the second half against Hofstra to force extra time.
Harding and junior forward
Jordan Faveri are tied for the team lead with five goals apiece, while combining to register seven of the team's 17 assists. Freshman goalkeeper
Kaylie Bierman, meanwhile, boasts a league-best .868 save percentage and ranks second in the circuit with a 0.67 goals against average.
Drexel carries a 5-4-2 overall record and a 1-1-1 mark in CAA play following a scoreless draw against William & Mary on Sunday afternoon. The Dragons have been held to just one goal in their last five games, which came in a 1-0 victory at Charleston on Oct. 3.
Sophomore forward
Delaney Lappin paces the Drexel offense with three goals and one assist, while three other players have notched a pair of goals. Redshirt junior goalkeeper
Miyuki Schoyen has started all 11 games this season, authoring a 1.02 goals against average while stopping 80.0 percent of the shots she has faced.
FIVE FACTS TO KNOW
History Lesson – UNCW leads the all-time series by an 11-5-3 margin, including a 3-1-1 mark in the last five installments.
10 Count – UNCW is off to its best 10-game start since opening the 2004 campaign with a 9-0-1 record, which included nine consecutive victories to begin the year.
Reaching a Milestone – Graduate student forward
Audrey Harding became the 10th player in UNCW women's soccer history to score 20 career goals with her marker against Hofstra.
Climbing the Ladder – Graduate student forward
Audrey Harding also moved into seventh place on the Seahawks' all-time points list with her goal on Sunday. The Akron, Ohio, native has tallied 56 points in her career with 20 goals and 16 assists.
Less is More – UNCW ranks ninth in the CAA with 102 shot attempts in 10 games this season.
