OPENING PITCH
Saint Francis women's soccer return to Loretto on Sunday, Oct. 15 when they host Merrimack. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
Saint Francis will be looking to extend their unbeaten stretch to three after battling to a 0-0 draw against LIU on Thursday.
The Red Flash are locked in a playoff chase entering their final three games of the season. They currently are tied with Sacred Heart for sixth in the NEC table with 10 points.
Sarah McConnon's outstanding run of form in goal for the Red Flash has her save percentage at .844, good for fourth best in the NEC during conference play.
THE WORD ON MERRIMACK
The Warriors enter the matchup at 7-4-2 overall, and 5-1 in the NEC. Last time out, Merrimack was handed their first conference loss at the hands of Central Connecticut State in a game that finished 3-0.
Ella Cormier and Molly Murnane lead the Warriors in scoring with 12 points apiece. Cormier leads Merrimack in goals (5) and Murnane leads them in assists (4). Lily Morgan leads Merrimack in saves with 50 on the season. She has a .758 save percentage on the season.
LAST TIME WE MET
Saint Francis and Merrimack last met on Oct. 6, 2022 in North Andover, Mass. The Warriors won the match with a late winner from Cormier in the 85
th minute.
Tomke Dziesiaty,
Paige Theobald and
Colletta Ozbey each netted a goal in that contest.
UP NEXT
The Red Flash host Sacred Heart in a crucial NEC matchup on Sunday, Oct. 22. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
