Women's Soccer | September 14, 2021
LORETTO, Pa. - The La Salle University women's soccer team looks to conclude its non-conference slate on a winning note Wednesday, as it travels to the Pittsburgh area to take on Saint Francis U. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
ABOUT THE EXPLORERS:
- La Salle (1-4-1) rounds out an extremely difficult non-conference schedule that featured two games against nationally-ranked teams.Â
- The combined record of the Explorers' six opponents to date is 25-11-2, with Penn State currently sitting No. 8 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll and Rutgers at No. 16.
- Junior Emily Banashefski leads La Salle in goals (2) and points (5) on the year, while freshman Shea Collins has a team-high two assists.
- Last time out, the Explorers held a 1-0 lead late into the second half before Columbia equalized in the 83rd minute and found the game winner in the second overtime period.
ABOUT THE RED FLASH:
- SFU stands at 2-4 on the year, having dropped a pair of road games last week to West Virginia and Pitt.
- Rita Kendziora paces the squad with two goals through six contests.
- Sarah McConnon has seen the bulk of action in net this year, starting four matches and registering 25 saves (3.71 GAA).
- The last meeting between the two schools took place 31 years ago during the 1990 season, with La Salle posting a 2-1 victory.
