Game Time... The Dordt University women's soccer team will make a short road trip to Omaha, Neb. for a weekend match against College of Saint Mary in conference play. Game time for Saturday, Sept.17 is set for 1pm.
Dordt had its three-match, win streak snapped last time out, falling to Briar Cliff in the GPAC opener for both teams. The Defenders are 0-1 in the GPAC, 3-3 overall. College of Saint Mary is one of five unbeaten teams in the league (1-0) and is 4-1-1 overall.
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All-Time...Saturday's match will be the 20th all-time in the rivalry between Dordt and College of Saint Mary, dating back to the 1999 season. Dordt is 5-13-1 against the Flames, going 2-8-1 in matches played in Omaha, Neb. The Defenders have faired better in the rivalry of late, sporting a 3-1-1 record in their last five matches against CSM. Dordt lost to the Flames last season, 3-1.
Last Time Out...Dordt lost to Briar Cliff 5-1 in the GPAC opener for both teams played Wednesday night in Sioux Center.
Karinna Tel put Dordt in front early in the first half while
Jenna Wright made nine saves.
College of Saint Mary scored both its goals over the first 10 minutes in its 2-1 road win against Northwestern in the GPAC opener played Wednesday night in Orange City.
Scouting Reports...
College of Saint Mary Flames: 1-0 (T1st), 4-1-1 overall
- 2022 Results:
- def. Waldorf 3-0
- def. Grand View 1-0
- tied Carroll 2-2
- def. Kansas Wesleyan 1-0
- lost to Harris-Stowe 1-0
- def. Northwestern 2-1
- Head Coach: Jordan Irsik (5th year)
- picked 8th of 13 teams in the GPAC preseason coaches' poll
- last year: 5-7 (9th), 7-10-1 overall
- lost four straight matches to end season; dropped six of its final seven games
- return three all-conference players, 8 starters and 14 players
- by the numbers (based on 2022 stats):
- 1.5 goals / match (10th in GPAC) - 9 scored on season
- .7 goals given up / match (2nd in GPAC) - 4 given up
- 3 shutouts
- top players:
- Aubrey Vancura (all-conference) - 3 goals, 1 assist
- Marissa Ring - 1 goal, 3 assists
- Abbie Anderson (all-conference) - 1 goal, 2 assists
- Kylie Anderson (all-conference) - 2 goals
- Gabby Felker - 17 saves (10th in GPAC), .33 goals against (1st in GPAC)
- Alivia Schade - 10 saves, 1 goal against
Defender Notes:
- 2022 record: 0-1 (GPAC), 3-3
- results:
- lost to Colorado Christian 3-0
- lost to Metro State 4-1
- def. Nebraska Wesleyan 8-1
- def. Carroll 2-1
- def. Ottawa 5-1
- lost to Briar Cliff 5-1
- Head Coach: Alex Durbin - 3rd year
- Karinna Tel was named GPAC Player of the Week (Sept. 6)
- by the numbers:
- 17 goals scored (2.8 / match) - 2nd in GPAC
- 15 goals given up (2.5 / match) - 12th in GPAC
- stat leaders:
