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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara women's soccer team closes out the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 21, hosting the Iona Gaels at 11:00 a.m. NU will honor its graduating seniors prior to kickoff.
Last Time Out
- The Purple Eagles lost a close game to Marist, 2-1, on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
- Sophie Connor scored for Niagara in the 40th minute. She was assisted by Breanne Guevara.
On the Field: Niagara Purple Eagles (6-8-2, 2-6-1 MAAC)
- Courtney Betts leads the Purple Eagles with five goals, which is tied for eighth-most in the MAAC, and 13 points. Betts and Hailey Bicknell lead the team in assists with three each.
- Kelsey Araujo has taken a team-high 45 shots and 22 shots on goals. She ranks ninth in the MAAC in shots per game (2.81).
- Shania van Nuland (3-3-1) has seen the most time in net for the Purple Eagles this season and has recorded 39 saves. She is fourth in the MAAC in goals against average (1.01) and fifth in the MAAC in save percentage (.812).
On the Field: Iona Gaels (3-12-2, 2-6-1 MAAC)
- Erika Flowers leads the Gaels with three goals and seven points.
- Mariana Jaramillo leads Iona with 56 total shots and 20 shots on goal. She is third in the MAAC in shots and fourth in shots per game with 3.29.
- Tiffany Martinez (3-12-2) has seen all the action in goal for the Gaels this season. She is second in the MAAC in saves with 110 and in saves per game with 6.47.
Up Next
- The Purple Eagles will begin play in the MAAC Championships in Orlando, Fla. on Oct. 28. The team's first round opponent will be determined after Saturday's game.
