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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara women's soccer team continues conference play, hosting Manhattan College on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 3:00 p.m.
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Last Time Out
- Niagara opened conference play on Friday, Sept. 16 at home against the Monmouth Hawks.
- The Purple Eagles fell to the Hawks, 2-0, allowing goals in the 6th and 72nd minutes. They were outshot 14-8, 8-3 in shots on goal.
- Kelsey Araujo led the team with three total shots and two shots on goal.
- Goalkeeper Sabrina Locas compiled six saves, tying her career-high.
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On the Field: Niagara Purple Eagles (4-3-1, 0-1-0 MAAC)
- Eva Bachmann leads the team with six points (two goals, two assists) and is tied with Hailey Bicknell and Bayley Sullivan for the team lead in goals scored.
- Araujo leads the team in shots with 27 total shots and 14 shots on goal.
- Locas has led the way in minutes played in net so far this season, averaging 1.27 goals against per game with a .793 save percentage.
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Last Matchup with Manhattan
- The Purple Eagles and the Jaspers last met on Sept. 17, 2016 at Manhattan. The Jaspers defeated Niagara, 3-1..
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On the Field: Manhattan Jaspers (2-4-1, 0-0 MAAC)
- The Jaspers enter Wednesday's match winless on the road (0-2-1).
- Senior Erica Modena and sophomore Arianna Montefusco lead the team in goals (two) and points (four). Â
- Junior goalkeeper Kelly DiGregorio has played 470 minutes in net this season. She has a .77 goals against average and a .810 save percentage.
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Up Next
- The Purple Eagles head back on the road as they face off against the Saint Peter's Peacocks on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Jersey City, N.J. The game is slated to kickoff at 2:00 p.m.
