Women's Soccer | August 19, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y. — The La Salle women's soccer team hits the road for the first time this season to face UAlbany in a non-conference match on Sunday afternoon at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.

The game will be televised on ESPN+. In addition, Explorers fans can follow the team on X @LaSalle_WSOC and Instagram @lasalle_wsoc.

ABOUT THE EXPLORERS

• The Explorers are eyeing their first win of the year after dropping a tough 2-1 contest to Towson on Thursday night at McCarthy Stadium.
• After giving up two goals in the first half, the Explorers received their first goal of the season from Courtney Butlion in the 84^th minute off double assists from Elizabeth Estrada and Giovanna Castorina. Unfortunately, the Explorers could not get the equalizer against the Tigers. 
• La Salle played well in the second half against the Tigers. The Explorers held an 8-5 shot advantage over the Tigers and drew seven of their eight corner kicks in the final 45 minutes.  
•  Estrada led the Explorers with three shots, two of which were on goal. Butlion, Ricshya Walker, Emily Banashefski and Justyce Hollenbach each took two shots in the game. 
•  Michela Auguadro and Gabby Neal split goaltending duties on Thursday. Auguadro had six saves before Neal came in and stopped two shots. 
• The Explorers will look to beat UAlbany for the second straight year after earning a 2-1 win last season at McCarthy Stadium. In that game, the Explorers scored both of their goals in the second half, one on a penalty kick from Alyssa Gargiulo in the 52^nd minute and a goal from Kelli McGroarty in the 67^th minute. 
• La Salle head coach Paul Royal comes into Sunday's match eyeing his 200^th career win after posting a 199-154 mark during his time at La Salle. A victory over UAlbany would make him the 83^rd active Division I head coach to win 200 matches and only the 26^th active D-I head coach to accomplish the feat while working at only one school in his or her entire career.

ABOUT THE GREAT DANES

• The Great Danes are coming off a come-from-behind 2-1 win over defending Colonial Athletic Association champion Hofstra on Thursday at home. 
• After allowing a goal on a penalty kick in the first minute of the game, the Great Danes managed to tie Hofstra in the 50^th minute and scored in the 71^st minute to take the lead.
• Emily Jozak and Charlotte Takacsy scored UAlbany's goals.
• Megan Hart made 11 saves for the Great Danes in their win. 
• UAlbany pulled out the win despite being outshot by Hofstra, 19-10, including 11-4 in the second half.