LOWELL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell women's soccer team (1-7-2, 0-1-0 AE) will head north to take on Maine (6-1-2, 2-0-0 AE) at Mahaney Diamond on Thursday, October 3 at 6 p.m. before traveling to New York to face UAlbany (1-8-1, 0-1-1 AE) on Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m. on Bob Ford Field.
October 3 @ Maine (America East - 6 p.m.)
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October 6 @ UAlbany (ESPN+ - 4 p.m.)
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Looking at UMass Lowell
The River Hawks competed in one game this past week, taking on America East foe UMBC, but falling 2-1. Junior Hilary Jaén scored her first goal as a River Hawk with assists from graduate student
Calliste Brookshire (Kingston, Mass.) and senior
Hope Santaniello (Agawam, Mass.). UMass Lowell registered 22 shots with nine on target, compared to UMBC's eight total shots. Graduate student
Taylor Burgess (Mendon, Mass.) made two saves in net for the River Hawks.
Scouting the Black Bears
Maine had one contest last week, facing off against America East opponent Vermont and grabbing the 3-2 win. The Black Bears' goal scorers for the day were Julie Lossius, Kristina Kelly and Jordane Pinette. Maine took 19 shots with nine being on target compared to Vermont's eight total shots. Jessica Kasacek was in net and made two saves.
So far, Maine has totaled 16 goals, averaging 1.78 goals per game. Pinette is the offensive leader for the Black Bears, recording 10 points on four goals and two assists. Kelly, Lara Kirkby and Abby Kraemer are right behind with eight points apiece.
Kasacek has started in eight contests in goal, totaling three shutout victories on five wins. This Black Bear has 16 saves, earning a .667 save percentage.
Maine Matchup History
The River Hawks hold an overall record of 4-7-1 against the Black Bears with the most recent meetup in the America East Championship in 2023.
Scouting the Great Danes
Last week, UAlbany competed against America East opponent Bryant, which resulted in a 2-0 loss for the Great Danes. Bryant was able to get 17 shots off compared to UAlbany's 12. Four of those shots came from Selma Elverum.
Goalkeeper Emily Dorfman played the full 90 minutes, making seven saves.
UAlbany has recorded six goals so far this season, averaging 0.6 goals per game.
Casey Stowell leads the Great Danes with four points generated by two goals and also has 11 shots. Sydeny Kofton, Sina Anger, and Hailey Hnis follow with two points each.
UAlbany Matchup History
The River Hawks are 5-7-1 all-time versus the Great Danes.
Leading the Flock
Brookshire and freshman
Gaby Eckroth (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) are tied at four points. Brookshire totals one goal and two assists, while Eckroth has two goals.
Jaén trails with three points, on one goal and one assist.
Senior
Laura Cetina (A Coruña, Galicia, Spain) is right behind with two points, from one goal.
Freshmen
Nuala Rodgers (Dedham, Mass.) and
Mia Eva Girgis (Montreal, Quebec) have seen a significant amount of time throughout the last few games, as they are reliable options for the River Hawks staff. Rodgers totals 569 minutes with four shots, with Girgis records 317 minutes and 10 shots, with a couple of close opportunities in the UMBC match.
Between the Sticks
Burgess has started in all nine games that she has appeared in, equaling 765 minutes. This River Hawk holds a .786 save percentage with 55 saves.
Around the America East
Maine ranks first in the America East standings and is 2-0 in conference. The Black Bears are also the leaders for points per game, assists per game, shots per game, and shots on goal per game. Maine is also second in the conference for goals-against average and third for corner kicks per game.
UAlbany is first for saves per game, averaging nine as goalkeeper Emily Dorfman averages 8.50 per contest.
UMass Lowell leads the America East in shot accuracy at .467. The River Hawks are ranked second for saves per game, averaging 6.40.
Taylor Burgess is also second for saves per game with 6.11.
