WASHINGTON – The No. 22/23 Georgetown University women's soccer team is set to host Villanova in a BIG EAST showdown on Thursday, October 12. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. at Shaw Field on the campus of Georgetown University. GU enters the contest with a 7-1-6 (3-0-3 BE) record after drawing Seton Hall on Sunday.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
- The match will be televised on BEDN on FloSports and a live stats link will be available on GUHoyas.com.
ABOUT THE HOYAS
- Georgetown drew Seton Hall 1-1 on Sunday afternoon in a defensive battle between the two sides.
- Henley Tippins netted her second goal of the season in the 86th minute against the Pirates, securing a road point for GU.
- Allie Augur was tabbed as a BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll selection for the third time this season. This was Augur's fourth conference recognition of the season as she won BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on September 25.
- Natalie Means and Allie Winstanley join Tippins in a tie for team lead in points with six on the season.
- Julia Leas logged her 92nd career appearance as a Hoya moving into second all-time on Sunday.
ABOUT VILLANOVA
- Villanova is currently 4-3-6 and 1-3-1 in BIG EAST action after falling to Creighton 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.
- Jackie Richards and Makayla Stadler pace the Wildcat offense with five goals apiece.
- Payton Woodard has logged over 1150 minutes between the pipes for the Wildcats and boasts a 0.85 goals against average. Woodward has tallied 32 saves on the season.
ABOUT THE SERIES
- The Hoyas and Wildcats have met 30 times, Georgetown holds a 15-12-3 series advantage in the all-time series.
- The last meeting between the two sides was a 1-0 Georgetown victory. Leas scored the game-winner in the 21st minute of the contest.
WHAT LIES AHEAD
The Hoyas are set to host Providence on Sunday, October 15. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Shaw Field. The game will be live on BEDN on FloSports and a link to live stats will be available on GUHoyas.com.
