Loretto, Pa.- Saint Francis women's soccer will look to go 2-0 in conference play when they host Stonehill on Thursday afternoon.

Saint Francis So Far in 2024
Saint Francis enters the contest at 3-4-2 following a 1-0 win in their conference opener against Chicago State on Sept. 19.

Lauren Pyle leads the Red Flash in goals and points this season with two goals and four points. Tomke Dziesiaty leads the team in assists with two.

Emma Sawich has a .830 save percentage and a 0.94 goals against average, both of which are the best marks in the conference so far. The Red Flash have been the best defensive team in the NEC so far in 2024, allowing just nine goals in as many games.

Mercedez Paino, Alyssa Mella and Anouk Landgraff have each tallied a goal in 2024, while Raine Korpics, Evangelia Barakos and Lily Cornwell each have an assist.

The Word On Stonehill
The Skyhawks enter the matchup at 2-8-0 overall and 1-1-0 in the NEC.

Hannah Anselmo leads Stonehill in goals (3), assists (2) and points (8). Jackie Tamayo and Saige Thor share the team lead in assists with one.

Kelsey Bello has been the main golakeeper for the Skyhawks this season. She holds a goals against average of 4.29 and a save percentage of .577.

Last Time We Met
Saint Francis and Stonehill last met on Sept. 24, 2023 in a matchup the Red Flash won 2-0. Kendziora and Paino scored the goals. It was the first goal of Paino's career.

Around The NEC
Nine NEC teams are in action on Thursday. Mercyhurst is the only team not playing a conference match on the matchday.

Next Up
The Red Flash will head to Dover, Del. for a matchup with Delaware State on Sunday Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m.