The York University Lions women's soccer team enters this weekend in another home-and-home series against the No. 1 OUA West seeded McMaster Marauders. After dropping both contests this past weekend against the Western Mustangs, the Lions look to knock down the top ranked team.

On Friday, the Lions started the game strong with a goal 30 seconds into the game by Maia Torelli. Unfortunately, the game was soon tied 1-1 as Western capitalized on an opportunity in the 6th minute. Back-and-forth the offense was strong, with both teams creating quality chances, however, the Mustangs muscled a 3-2 win in the second half. On Sunday, the Lions traveled to London where they were held scoreless in a 2-0 loss to the Mustangs.

The McMaster Marauders lead the OUA West with 17 points, and enter this weekend on a three-game win streak. Entering Friday's away matchup, the York Lions remain seated in sixth place and will work to disrupt the flow of the Marauders offense. 

The Matchup:

Sept 29 - Oct 1: York (1-3-3) vs. McMaster (5-0-2)

Game Details:

Fri., Sept. 29 @ McMaster (6:00 pm )

Sun., Oct. 1 vs McMaster (1:00 pm )

Current Streaks:

York - Loss 2

McMaster - Won 3

Quick Facts

York:

• York is seventh in the OUA standings with 69 shots
• The Lions .768 SOG percentage is fourth in the conference
• Maia Torelli is tied for 9th in the OUA with shots on goal (11)

Western:

• Alena Spehar leads the OUA Conference in goals scored (11)
• The Marauders are fourth in the OUA for yellow cards (6)
• Ali Mudie is fifth in the conference with a 0.62 goals-against average

Lions To Watch
#15 SERENA MCDONALD: Fourth-year Midfielder... Scored her first collegiate goal on Friday night in their 3-2 loss against the Western Mustangs... Provides speed through the middle of the field to challenge the defence of the opposing team... Has made five appearances so far this season, bringing important energy onto the pitch when she enters the match.

#11 KEIRA KENT: Fourth-year Midfielder... Leads the Lions offense with three points and two assists... A transfer student from TMU that has blended seamlessly into the York Lions style of play, dominating the field offensively... A technically sound player that is able to control the game for the Lions and use her experience to guide the young York team.