WASHINGTON – The No. RV/24 Georgetown women's soccer team matches up Thursday, October 7, with Butler, tabbed 29th in the most recent RPI, at 3 p.m. on Shaw Field. Georgetown (6-0-6, 2-0-2 BE) is undefeated in the 2021 season. Butler is currently leading the BIG EAST with an overall record of 10-0-1 and 3-0-1 in league action. The conference foes last faced one another in the BIG EAST Championship when Jenna Menta scored the game winner in double overtime by chipping the goalie from outside the box.
About the Hoyas
- Georgetown is coming off a 1-1 draw with Providence on Sunday. This makes it the Hoyas' sixth tie of the season.
- The Hoyas are currently fourth in the BIG EAST standings behind Butler, Xavier and Marquette. The Hoyas and Musketeers are both currently receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches poll while the Hoyas come in at No. 25 in the Top Drawer Soccer ranking and Xavier is No. 21.
- Junior Gia Vicari leads the Hoyas in points (16) with seven goals and two assists over 12 games.
- Senior Maya Fernandez-Powell has five assists and two goals with junior Julia Leas right behind with four assists and one goal.
- Junior goalkeeper Allie Augur has made 37 saves.
About the Bulldogs
- Butler is coming off a 3-0 win over UConn on Sunday.
- Redshirt junior Katie Soderstrom leads the Bulldogs with 24 points from nine goals and six assists.
- Redshirt sophomore Abigail Isger trails with six goals and five assists totaling 17 points.
- The Bulldogs welcomed six freshmen to the squad this fall.
- Butler has tallied 28 goals and 32 saves in 11 games.
Series History
- The last time the Bulldogs and Hoyas played one another was the 2020 BIG EAST Championship when Georgetown beat Butler 2-1 in double overtime to win the tournament.
What Lies Ahead
- Georgetown is on the road this weekend to Queens, New York as it is set to play St. John's on Sunday, October 10 at 1 p.m.
