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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara women's soccer team closes out their three-game road trip this weekend as they visit Robert Morris on Friday, Sept. 1 at 4:00 p.m. and Akron on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 1:00 p.m.
On the Field: Niagara Purple Eagles (1-1-1)
- Niagara battled undefeated Binghamton to a 2-2 road draw after double overtime in their last time outing.
- Sophomore Hailey Bicknell gave Niagara a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute after fellow sophomore Kelsey Araujo slipped her a cross through multiple defenders. After allowing two goals within ten minutes, Araujo tied the game in the 83rd minute after banking a thru ball from redshirt-junior Courtney Betts off the post and in.
- Araujo and Bicknell lead the team in points (3; 1 g, 1 a) and join senior Eva Bachmann and freshman Bayley Sullivan as the team's top goal scorers thus far.
- Goalkeeping duties have been shared through the first three games between redshirt-sophomore Shania van Nuland and freshman Sabrina Locas. Van Nuland has logged 135 minutes in net for the Purple Eagles and has registered 12 saves and only allowed one goal. Locas has played 155 minutes and has compiled seven saves and has allowed three goals.
Last Matchup with Robert Morris
- Niagara and Robert Morris last met on Aug. 26th, 2016 at Niagara University.
- Niagara defeated the Colonials, 1-0, off of a goal from Laura Ortiz in the 30th minute.
- Van Nuland recorded her second shutout of the season with the victory against Robert Morris.
On the Field: Robert Morris Colonials (1-3)
- Midfielder Kristina Kelley and forward Jane Schleicher lead the Colonials with one goal each. Kelley leads the team with nine shots and Schleicher leads the team in shots on goal with five. She is second in overall shots with eight.
- Midfielder Taylor Burkley leads the team in assists with one.
- Goalkeeper Sydney Bruckner has recorded 15 saves and allowed six goals in 277 minutes in played.
Last Matchup with Akron
- Niagara last played Akron on Aug. 28, 2015 at Niagara University.
- The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw after double overtime.
- Niagara outshot Akron both in total shots (15-7) and shots on goal (4-0).
On the Field: Akron Zips (1-2-1)
- Midfielder Eliese LaCourt leads the team with three points (1 goal, 1 assist) and midfielder Erica Schrader leads the team with nine total shots.
- Goalkeeper Amani Jiu has 20 saves on the season so far and has recorded two shutouts.
Up Next
- The Purple Eagles return to Niagara Field on Friday, Sept. 8 to host the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at 7:00 p.m.
