Women's Soccer Returns Home To Host #20 Pitt and Maryland

9/1/2021 9:41:00 PM

The Saint Joseph's women's soccer team returns home for a pair of matches at Sweeney Field as the Hawks host #20 Pitt on Thursday at 7 p.m., and follow with a contest against Maryland on Sunday at 1 p.m. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.

About Saint Joseph's
• The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a hard-fought match at Princeton on Sunday in which the Tigers pulled away in the second half for a 3-0 win.
• Through four matches, sophomore Natalie Nevins has led St. Joe's with a team-best six shots, while senior Izzy Greene ranks second with four shots.
• In goal, sophomore Katie Cappelletti made a game-high six saves against Princeton to up her team-leading total to 16.

About Pitt
• The Panthers enter Thursday's match undefeated on the season at 4-0-0.
• Pitt is currently ranked 20th in the United Soccer Coaches' Poll.
• Last time out, the Panthers picked up a 5-0 victory at home over NJIT on Sunday.
• Through four matches, Pitt has outscored its opponents 16-2.
• Amanda West currently leads the Panthers in goals (four) and points (10).
• Katherine Robinson is 3-0-0 in goal for Pitt and has made a team-high seven saves.

About Maryland
• The Terps enter the week with a 3-1-0 record, but are coming off a 3-1 loss to Navy on Sunday.
• Maryland faces a pair of Atlantic 10 squads this week as it opens play with a Thursday match against George Washington, before heading to Hawk Hill on Sunday.
• Alyssa Poarch enters Thursday with a team-leading two goals and five points.
• Between the pipes, Liz Brucia is 3-1-0 with a 1.00 GAA and a pair of shutouts.

Up Next
The Hawks host Temple on Thursday, September 9, then travel to Stony Brook on September 12.

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