Thursday, Sept. 14 vs. Seton Hall (6 p.m.)
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Sunday, Sept. 17 at Providence (7 p.m.)
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LOWELL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell women's soccer team gears up for two Big East foes this week, starting with a 6:00 p.m. kickoff against Seton Hall on Thursday, Sept. 14. The squad then travels to Providence on Sunday, Sept. 17 for a 7:00 p.m. start.
 
Last Time Out
In their lone game of the week, the River Hawks tied St. Bonaventure, 0-0, on Sept. 7, marking the third time this season the squad has played to a scoreless draw. Junior goalie Julia Schneider stopped five shots in the contest against the Bonnies.
 
Leading the Way
Junior captain Rachel Morrier (Plaistow, N.H.) leads the way for the River Hawks with five points (2g, 1a), while senior Andrea Morrow (West Boylston, Mass.) is second on the team with two points (1g). The native of Plaistow, N.H. also leads the way in shots (29) and shots on goal (7) for UMass Lowell.
 
Schneider continues to be dominate in goal, carrying a 0.29 goals-against average, 37 saves, and a .949 save percentage. The Bridgewater, Mass. native has recorded four shutouts in 2017 and is averaging 6.17 saves per game.
 
Schneider's Hot Start
In her third season, the junior keeper has become one of the most consistent goalies in the conference, as well as the country.
 
.949 save %: Leads America East; Seventh NCAA
Four shutouts: Leads America East; T-14th NCAA
0.29 GAA: Leads America East; 14th NCAA
 
Schneider also leads the way in the America East with 6.17 saves per game.
 
Best Since Joining Division I (2013)
The team is out to their best start through six games with a 2-1-3 (.583) record.
 
The River Hawks continued their dominance on defense against St. Bonaventure last Thursday, not allowing a goal in the first half for the sixth straight game.
 
The two goals allowed this season are the fewest through six games.
 
Scouting Seton Hall (0-4-2)
The Pirates are coming off a 1-1 draw against Duquesne on Sunday, in which Atley Fortney scored her first goal of the season. Anna MacLean made 11 saves in the contest, including four in extra time. MacLean carries a .727 save percentage, a 1.39 goals-against average, and 24 saves into Thursday's duel. Four Pirates have scored a goal on the season, while two have made an assist.
 
Series History
This will be the first meeting between the two schools.
 
Scouting Providence (3-4-0)
The Friars are coming off a 4-3 come-from-behind win over Arkansas on Sunday (9/10). Four different players scored in the win, while Shelby Hogan stopped 10 shots in a winning effort. Julian Pellegrini leads the teams in goals with two, while Katie Day leads the Friars with two assists. Hogan enters the matchup with a .784 save percentage, a 1.57 goals-against average, and 40 saves on the season.
 
Series History
This will be the first meeting between the two schools.
 

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