FULTON, Mo. – William Woods University Women's Soccer returns to action Wednesday Oct. 23 as they host conference opponent Hannibal-LaGrange. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Firley Field. 
 
About Hannibal-LaGrange 
Hannibal-LaGrange enters the contest in search of their first conference victory. They currently sit 1-10 overall and 0-7 in the AMC. Their only win of the year came in their season opener when they defeated Lincoln Christian (Ill.) 6-0. Since then they have lost 10 straight games. 

Their last time out they fell 1-4 to Lyon which took place on Oct. 19^th, Samantha Pikaard scored the only goal for the Trojans.

As a team, HLG holds two national rankings. They rank 22^nd overall in saves per game (9.5) and 39^th overall in total saves (104). 

Madi Allen is the only Hannibal player with national rankings. She ranks 10^th overall in saves per game (10) and 20^th overall in total saves (102). 

About William Woods 
After a slow start to the 2019 season, the Owls have started to pick things up. They are currently on a five-game winning streak which has moved them to 7-7 overall and 6-2 in the AMC. 

Their last time out, they shutout Central Baptist 8-0. McKenzie Gourley recorded four goals in the contest. Chloe Overkamp, Savannah Smith, Abbie Gilblair and Madi Wedekin also scored a goal in the contest. 

Gourley has been lighting opponents up this season. She is the only Owls with national rankings. She ranks 18^th overall in goals per game (1), 20^th overall in total goals (14), 28^th overall in points per game (2.3), 38^th overall in total game winning goals (3), 40^th overall in total points (28) and 41^st overall in game winning goals per game (.3). 

History Between William Woods and Hannibal-LaGrange 
These two teams first met on September 11, 2010 when the Owls defeated the Trojans 4-2. Since then, they have matched up 12 more times in which WWU holds a 8-2-3 series lead. 

The last match between these two took place on Sept. 25^th. William Woods defeated Hannibal-LaGrange 3-2. 

WWU will be looking for their sixth straight victory over the HLG.