DAYTON – The University of Dayton women's soccer team (4-3-1 overall, 1-1-1 Atlantic 10) hosts Duquesne (1-2-1 overall, 1-1-1 A-10) this Saturday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at Baujan Field. The Flyers and Dukes fought to a 1-1 double overtime draw in the first meeting, the A-10 opener, at Rooney Field in Pittsburgh on March 14. Prior to the match, Dayton will honor its five seniors:
Carly Becker,
Olivia Brown,
Kara Camarco,
Morgan Henderson, and
Emma Thomas, as well as recognizing the Duquesne seniors.
• Live stats will be available fans can follow Dayton women's soccer social media for updates:
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THE SERIES
• The Flyers lead the all-time series 17-3-3 against Duquesne.
• However, in the last seven matches the squads are even at 2-2-3.
FLYER FACTS
• The Flyers are 1-1-1 in the A-10 with a win at St. Bonaventure and 3-2 2OT home loss to Saint Louis in addition to its tie with Duquesne.
• Freshman
Itala Gemelli leads UD in shots (19), shots on goal (10), points (10) and goals (5).
• Sophomore
Jessica Sheldon leads UD with a team-high five assists.
SCOUTING DUQUESNE
• The Dukes are coming off a 1-0 defeat at Saint Louis on Sunday, March 21.
• Duquesne played one non-conference match (a 3-0 loss at Pitt on March 7).
• The Dukes graduated one player from last year's 6-8-3 team. DU's entire offense of 22 goals, 15 assists and 59 points is back.
UP NEXT
• The Flyers host St. Bonaventure Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. ET at Baujan Field.
