University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
St. Bonaventure
Pair Of Matches On Tap For Women's Soccer Starting Thursday
September 26, 2018 | Women's Soccer
Minutewomen host St. Bonaventure on Thursday, head to La Salle on Sunday.
| University of Massachusetts Women's Soccer Game Notes & Information | |
| Match 9 | St. Bonaventure (0-7-4, 0-2-0 A-10) at Massachusetts (7-2-0, 2-0-0 A-10) |
| Date // Time | Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 // 4 PM |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. // Rudd Field |
| Live Statistics | Sidearm Live Stats |
| Watch | ESPN+ (Subscription) |
| @UMassAthletics // @UMassWSoccer | |
| UMass Women's Soccer | |
| UMass Women's Soccer | |
| Tickets // Directions | Free Admission // Directions To Rudd Field |
| University of Massachusetts Women's Soccer Game Notes & Information | |
| Match 10 | Massachusetts (7-2-0, 2-0-0 A-10) at La Salle (6-2-1, 1-1-0 A-10) |
| Date // Time | Sunday, Sept. 29, 2018 // 1 PM |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pa. // McCarthy Stadium |
| Live Statistics | La Salle Live Stats |
| Watch | N/A |
| @UMassAthletics // @UMassWSoccer | |
| UMass Women's Soccer | |
| UMass Women's Soccer | |
| Tickets // Directions | Free Admission // Directions To McCarthy Stadium |
Last Time Out
UMass opened A-10 play with a pair of wins last weekend defeating Duquesne, 2-0, at home before picking up a 1-0 win at Rhode Island. Lauren Bonavita and Jenny Hipp each tallied goals against the Dukes, while Kelly Marra picked up the game-winner against the Rams. Peyton Ryan earned a pair of shutouts on the weekend to earn Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Best Start Since 2006
With a 7-2-0 start to the year, UMass has posted its best record to begin a campaign since 2006 which also started 7-2-0. The two wins to open A-10 play marked the first time to open the league schedule with a pair of victories since 2011. That terrific start is in part due to the defense which has six shutouts so far marking the most since doing the same in 2015.
Six And Counting
UMass' six-match win streak is currently the 9th longest in the country right now. Oklahoma State and Georgetown have each won seven straight. Boston College and Vanderbilt are tied for the longest streak in the nation with 10 consecutive wins each.
Leading The A-10 And The NCAA
Through nine matches, UMass is putting up prolific numbers this year. As a team, UMass leads the A-10 in 12 different statistical categories including scoring offense (3.0 goals/game) which also ranks fourth nationally. The Minutewomen also lead the league in goals-against-average which is 14th in the NCAA (0.44 GAA). Nationally, UMass is fifth in total points (88) and 10th in total goals (27) and third in total assists (34). Individually, Peyton Ryan leads the league in GAA, which is 23rd nationally, and save percentage. Erin Doster leads the A-10 in total assists, while Rebeca Frisk is second in total points and tied with Lauren Bonavita for third in total goals.
Next Up
UMass will have another split weekend of league play next week when the Minutewomen host St. Bonaventure on Thursday, Sept. 27 (4 PM) before heading to La Salle on Sunday, Sept. 30 (1 PM).
Top Tweets
Defense has been key to Minutewomen's win streak, writes @emarinofsky. https://t.co/vzjxk5oB5B
— Daily Collegian (@MDCollegian) September 25, 2018
Congratulations to our UMass Student-Athletes of the Week, presented by @umassfive!
— UMass Athletics (@UMassAthletics) September 25, 2018
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Thanks to the UMass Sports Insider for this terrific feature on @B_Frisky and her fantastic start to the year for @UMassWSoccer! #ALLIN? #Flagship?? pic.twitter.com/BCDsAL61uD
— UMass Women's Soccer (@UMassWSoccer) September 25, 2018
That's ?? straight Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week honors for Peyton Ryan!
— UMass Women's Soccer (@UMassWSoccer) September 24, 2018
The senior goalkeeper picked up 7?? saves while helping anchor a defense that held opponents without a goal in 180 minutes of action last week ??
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