FULTON, Mo. – The William Woods University women's soccer team returns to action Tuesday afternoon as they take on the Williams Baptist University Eagles. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Firley Field.
 
About Williams Baptist
The Eagles (0-11-1, 0-8AMC) enter the contest coming sitting in 12th place in the American Midwest Conference. Their last time out, they fell 3-2 to Stephens College. Georgia Mara and Danielle Barstead were they only Williams Baptist players to score in the match.
 
They currently hold two national rankings. The Eagles rank 12th overall in the nation in total saves with 119 on the season and 17th overall in saves per game averaging 9.9 a contest.
 
Williams Baptist has had seven players record a goal so far this season. Carlee Spears leads the way with four goals, while Barstead and Rhaegan Linn follow with two each. Maria Lopes, Kaitlyn Long, Jaharia Bonilla and Mara each have one goal.
 
Last Time against the Eagles
Last season, the Owls tied the Eagles 1-1 in double overtime. That match took place on September 25th in Walnut Ridge, Ark.  Claire Stark scored the only goal for WWU on an assist from Lexi Rosa.  William Woods outshot Williams Baptist 35-11 and 12-5 shots on goal.  The Owls also had 12 corner kicks in the match.
 
All-time vs. Williams Baptist
The first time these two teams met was on October 12, 2013 at Firley Field. The Owls defeated the Eagles, 9-0.  Since then, the Owls have not been beaten by Williams Baptist and hold a 4-0-1 series lead.
 
About William Woods
WWU (8-5-1, 6-1-1 AMC) enters the contest sitting in the fourth place spot in the American Midwest Conference. They are coming off a 3-2 victory over Harris-Stowe. Colleen Bayer, Aurora Henriksen and Abby Prather-Turner all recorded goals in the match.
 
Last season the Owls finished 8-1-1 at home and have a chance to finish 7-1-1 at the end of this season and make it their second best home record in the last three years.
 
William Woods currently ranks in the top 25 in shots per game. A 22 shot per game average puts them at the 13th overall national ranking.
 
The Owls currently have five players with five or more goals on the year. Shelby Scanlan leads with 14 while Shelby Wiebe and Aurora Henriksen follow with six. Colleen Bayer and Abby Prather-Turner each have five.
 
Around this time last season, William Woods went a six game winning streak. The Owls are currently on a six-game winning streak and look for their seventh straight against Williams Baptist.
 
What's Next
Following Tuesday's game, the Owls return home on Saturday, Oct. 20th when they host Park University for senior day. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.