The York University Lions women's soccer team hosts the Brock Badgers at Alumni Field on Sunday afternoon still in search of its first win of the season.
The Match-up: York (0-4-2) vs. Brock (1-2-2)
Game Details
Sunday, Sept. 17 @ 1pm, OUA.tv
Home/Away Records
York – 0-2-1 at home
Brock – 1-1-0 on the road
Current Streak
York – Lost 1
Brock – Lost 1
Last Meetings
The Lions swept the season series against the Badgers last year, winning a pair of narrow games 2-1 and 1-0. They have had Brock's number over the last several seasons and are currently riding a 15-game unbeaten streak against the Badgers dating back to 2009, when they last lost by a score of 1-0. Their record in that stretch is 13-0-2.
QUICK FACTS
York
- The last time the Lions were on home turf they earned a thrilling tie with the McMaster Marauders, coming back from two goals down in the second half and winning on a stoppage-time penalty-kick goal by Christina Morelli.
- The only other point the Lions have earned so far this season was a 1-1 draw with Windsor on the road on opening weekend.
- The Lions have scored only three goals in six games this season, tied for the second-lowest total in the OUA West.
Brock
- The Badgers picked up their first win of the season last weekend with a 1-0 victory over the Guelph Gryphons, getting an 11th-minute goal and holding on through to the end.
- The Badgers also have two ties on their record, with Laurier and Waterloo on opening weekend. They've also lost twice this year, to Windsor by a 3-1 score and in their most recent contest, a 1-0 defeat to Western.
- The Badgers missed out on the playoffs last year with a seventh-place finish in the OUA West.
- As part of their schedule this week, the Badgers will also be in Hamilton, Ont., on Saturday afternoon to face the Marauders.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
York
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Ashley Nater – The fifth-year midfielder is in her second season with the Lions and leads the team with 12 shots, including seven shots on goal. She scored her first goal of the season against McMaster last week.
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Jessica Lush – The rookie defender has started all six games in her first season with the Lions.
Brock
M Cassandra Stirpe – Scored the lone goal against Guelph to give the Badgers their first win of the season. It was the first goal of her career.
M Melanie Schouten – Tied for the team lead in scoring last year with four goals. She has scored once this season, Brock's only goal in a 1-1 tie with Waterloo.
