Women’s Soccer Prepares for Midweek Match at Siena

Game 13: Niagara (9-3-0, 3-2-0) at Siena (6-6-1, 4-1-0)

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY – The Purple Eagles will look to rebound following a 3-2 loss at Monmouth on Saturday when they head to Loudonville, N.Y. to take on the Siena Saints Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Series History
• In the Peter Veltri era, Niagara is 9-9-4 in the 22 games played against Siena, including a 4-2-4 record at Siena.
• The Purple Eagles are 3-4-3 in the last 10 meetings against Siena.

Niagara Notes
• Niagara is led by Florence Vaillancourt who has nine goals, seven assists, and 25 points. The junior has two games this season with three goals scored.
• Freshman Maia MacLean is second on the team with seven goals. The Niagara Falls, Ontario native has been named MAAC Rookie of the Week three times this season, most recently on Sep. 26.
• A total of nine Purple Eagles have found the back of the net this season, with seven players having two or more goals.
• Mackenzie Mix recorded her second goal of the season, while Alexis Horwedel registered her third on the year.
• Felicia Grufman and Clara Bornet have split time in goal this season. Grufman leads the team with a 1.47 GAA and save percentage of .714.
• As a team, Niagara leads the conference points per game (8.42), assists per game (2.75), scoring offense (2.83).
• The Purple Eagles also lead the MAAC in total assists (20), total goals (22) and total points (21).

Siena Notes
• Siena is 6-6-1 overall and 4-1-0 in the MAAC, following a win over Marist on Saturday.
• Emma McNelis leads the Saints with four goals, three assists and 11 points.
• In goal, Siena's Brooke Boermeester has spent the most of the time in net for the Siants and leads the team with 1.25 GAA and an .809 save percentage.

Up Next
• Niagara returns home for Senior Day on Saturday with a contest against the Broncs of Rider. Kickoff is set for noon at Niagara Field. More information about Senior Day will be available later in the week.

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Players Mentioned

#30 Clara Bornet: GK; 5' 6"; Junior

#24 Alexis Horwedel: M; 5' 7"; Graduate Student

#20 Mackenzie Mix: B; 6' 0"; Graduate Student

#11 Florence Vaillancourt: F; 5' 9"; Junior

#1 Felicia Grufman: GK; 5' 8"; Freshman

#8 Maia MacLean: M; 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#30 Clara Bornet
: 5' 6"; Junior
: GK

#24 Alexis Horwedel
: 5' 7"; Graduate Student
: M

#20 Mackenzie Mix
: 6' 0"; Graduate Student
: B

#11 Florence Vaillancourt
: 5' 9"; Junior
: F

#1 Felicia Grufman
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: GK

#8 Maia MacLean
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: M