LORETTO, Pa.- Saint Francis women's soccer will look to close out their 2024 campaign as winners of three straight when they visit Mercyhurst on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m.

Saint Francis So Far in 2024
Saint Francis enters the contest at 6-8-3 and 4-4-1 in conference following back-to-back wins over CCSU and LIU. The Red Flash played playoff spoiler in both instances.

Lauren Pyle paces the Red Flash offensively this season with four goals and two assists, totaling 10 points. Tomke Dziesiaty leads the squad in assists with fi ve. She also has two goals. Dziesiaty is tied for second in the NEC in assists.

Emma Sawich has a .829 save percentage, has made 82 saves, and holds a 1.13 goals against average. She ranks first, third and second in those categories respectively.

The Word On Mercyhurst
The Sharks enter the matchup at 3-11-4 overall and 2-4-3 in the NEC. Last time out, Mercyhurst fell to Stonehill 3-0.

Madison Siervering leads Mercyhurst in points and assists with 15 and five respectively. She has also netted five goals. Emily Mijares leads the Lakers in goals with six and has 14 points to her name.

Chelsea Radicia has seen the most minutes in goal for Mercyhurst. She has a 2.71 goals against average and a .744 save percentage.

Last Time We Met
Saint Francis and Mercyhurst have never met before. Around The NEC The four teams in the NEC tournament have already been decided heading into the fi nal matchday. Howard can clinch the top seed with a win over Delaware State or with draws and losses from Wagner and Mercyhurst. FDU is the only team in the playoff fi eld that cannot claim the top seed.