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FULTON, Mo. – The William Woods University women's soccer team takes the field for the first time since Sept. 25th when they return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd as they face Stephens College. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Firley Field.
About Stephens
The stars (2-8-0, 1-3-0 AMC) enter the contest sitting in ninth place in the American Midwest Conference. Their last time out, they lost 2-0 to Presentation College on September 30th.
Allie Wilson leads the way for Stephens with two goals on the season. Alex Phifer, Shelby Wessing and Sierra Thibault follow with one goal each. The Stars currently hold three national rankings. They rank 9th overall in total saves (91), 14th overall in goals allowed per game (4.8) and 19th overall in saves per game (9).
Ely Maeghan currently ranks 7th overall in total saves with 83 on the season and 14th overall in saves per game averaging 9 a contest.
Last time against the Stars
Last season, WWU walked away with a 6-0 road win over Stephens on Sept. 12, 2017. The Owls outshot the Stars 45-0 and 21-0 shots on goal.
Shelby Scanlan and
Aurora Henriksen led the game with two goals each.
Claire Stark and
Alexis Willingham recorded one goal each.
All-time vs. Stephens
WWU first saw Stephens on October 17, 2012 when they defeated the Stars 5-0. Since then, the Owls have won every match and hold a 6-0 series record.
About WWU
William Woods enters the contest on a three game-winning streak. They are currently 5-5-1 overall and 3-1-1 in AMC play which gives them a fifth place standing in the American Midwest Conference.
The Owls are currently outshooting their opponents 101-71 with shots being on goal. They also have a 28-17 lead over opponents in total goals for the season. WWU currently holds three national rankings. They rank 31st overall in shots per game (20), 35th overall in total goals with 28 on the season and 46th overall in total assist (17).
Shelby Scanlan currently holds two national rankings of her own. She ranks 17th overall in total goals with 11 on the season and 33rd overall in goals per game averaging 1 a night.
McKenzie Gourley also hold two national rankings. She currently ranks 25th overall in total assist with 6 on the season and 28th overall in assist per game averaging just under one a contest.
Shots by Period
The Owls are currently out shooting their opponents 102-91 in the first half action and 113-65 in second halves this season.
Midway Point of the Schedule
Wednesday's contest against Stephens College marks the midway point of the AMC schedule for the Owls. The Owls enter the contest with a 3-1-1 record in the AMC. Including Wednesday, the Owls have four more games at Firley Field this season.
Playing at Firley Field
The Owls this season are 3-1-1 at Firley Field. WWU was been unbeaten in its last four game games. Its lone loss at home was its first game of the year. The Owls have four remaining games at Firley Field this season. Its last home game comes on Oct. 20th when they host Park University.
What's Next
Following Wednesday's contest, the Owls return to action on Saturday, Oct. 6th when they host Central Baptist College in AMC action. Kickoff is set for 10 a.m.
