SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Two weeks after their last home match, the USF Dons' women's soccer team (5-6-2, 1-3) returns to Negoesco Stadium Wednesday night for a matchup against the No. 12 BYU Cougars (8-3-1, 3-0). San Francisco's last home match was a success as the Dons defeated Loyola Marymount on their home turf.
GAME 14 INFORMATION:
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 20/7:00 p.m.
Opponent: #12 BYU Cougars
Site: Negoesco Stadium
Live Stream: WCC Network
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
DONS AT A GLANCE:
- Despite recent troubles generating offense, the Dons' defense has kept them in numerous matches this season as they've allowed the third fewest goals in the West Coast Conference.
- Goalkeeper Molly Eby currently leads the conference in saves and is third in save percentage as she's continued her emergence as one of the best goalkeepers in the WCC.
- Freshman midfielder Elle Soleau has been an invaluable player for USF in conference play as she leads the team in goals and points.
SCOUTING THE COUGARS:
- USF's defense will need to be up for a challenge as the Cougars lead the WCC in goals scored with 53, including 25 total goals in their last four matches against conference opponents.
- Midfielder Mikayla Colohan has been an offensive force for BYU all season, leading her team in goals, assists and points so far this season.
- Goalkeeper Cassidy Smith has been tough to score on as well, as she's allowed only nine goals while starting in all 13 of the Cougars' matches this season.
TALE OF THE TAPE:
San Francisco (5-6-2, 1-3) |
|
BYU (8-3-1, 3-0) |
12 |
Total Goals |
53 |
0.92 |
Goals Per Game |
4.08 |
0.85 |
Goals Against Average |
1 |
9 |
Total Assists |
52 |
0.75 |
Assists Per Game |
4 |
9.4 |
Shots Per Game |
24.8 |
0.41 |
Shots on Goal Percentage |
0.435 |
71 |
Total Saves |
34 |
0.864 |
Save Percentage |
0.723 |
2-2 |
Penalty Kicks |
1-2 |
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