Belmont (3-3-6)(1-1-2 MVC) at Evansville (5-4-2)(1-2-1 MVC)
October 11th | 5:00 p.m.Â
Evansville, Ind. | Arad McCutuchan Stadium
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. --Â Belmont women's soccer continues Missouri Valley Conference action this weekend as the Bruins hit the road in search of their second conference win of the season.
Belmont enters the match with aÂ
3-3-6 overall record and
1-1-2 mark in MVC play, remaining one of the toughest defensive teams in the league. The Bruins have allowed just
12 goals through 12 matches for a
1.00 goals-against average, while recording
six shutouts on the year.
Graduate goalkeeper
Sydney Jones has been instrumental in the team's defensive consistency, collecting
63 saves this season while maintaining a save percentage over .830. Jones and the Bruins' back line have helped the team stay
unbeaten at home (2-1-4) and competitive on the road.
Offensively, Belmont's attack has been balanced with
13 goals and 13 assists spread across multiple contributors. The Bruins average
1.08 goals per game, with
six different players finding the back of the net over the last three matches. Belmont has shown strong early-game energy, outscoring opponents
7-4 in first halves this season.
Set-piece execution remains another bright spot, as the Bruins have earned
36 corner kicks compared to
43 for opponents, keeping pressure on opposing defenses.
What's Bruin?
- Belmont has recorded 13 assists this season, while posting a .840 save percentage and six shutouts.
- Iron-Woman Streak continues for Lillie Tabor at 2,070 consecutive minutes played dating back into last season.
- Six different players have scored across the team's last three contests, showcasing balanced offensive production.
- Senior Defender Sami Bird is also an Indiana Native from Fishers, Ind about an hour and half Northwest of Evansville.
About the Aces
- The Aces' roster includes rising talent like Junior Forward Taylor Johnson and Sophomore Goalkeeper Allie Lammers, both of whom have earned weekly MVC awards this season.
- Currently 5-4-2 on the season, Evansville most recent result was a 0-0 Draw, to Illinois State another MVC opponent who Belmont will face for their last match of the season.
Series History
- Belmont holds a slight edge in the all-time series against Evansville, with a 4-3-2 record.
- The latest result dates back to last season where Belmont earned a 1-0 win at home.
- Kennedy Wise was the lone goal scorer for the match and was assisted by Teagan Downs.
Up Next
- The Bruins return to E.S. Rose Park for Alumni Night against Indiana State on Saturday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m.
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