LAKEWOOD, NJ (Oct. 3, 2023) - Georgian Court Women's Soccer finishes up their nonconference schedule tomorrow evening on Long Island. 

Opponent
Molloy Lions (3-2-4, 2-0-1 ECC)

Where
Rockville Centre, NY - RVC Sports Complex

When
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

How to Watch
• Wednesday's match is available to watch via a free to view broadcast on the Molloy portal page of the ECC Digital Network powered by HUDL. Live stats are also available. Links to all games can be found at the Women's Soccer schedule page. 

Previously vs. Molloy
• This is the ninth all-time meeting between the two Lion teams.
• Georgian Court hasn't won since 2007 as Molloy is unbeaten in the last six matches.
• All-time Molloy leads the series 4-1-3.
• Aside from 2020, the teams have met each year for five straight years, during which Molloy is 3-0-2.
• A year ago the teams played to a 2-2 draw in Lakewood.
• GCU go out early with a goal from Krystal Hund in the 17th minute.
• Molloy scored two in quick succession and led 2-1 at the break.
• That's how the score remained until Hund found the equalizer with just 90 seconds left in the match.
• Carley Polchak played the final 45 minutes making six saves without allowing a goal. 

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court was on offense much of the match last weekend at Post as they rattled off 14 shots and put nine on target.
• Post totaled just eight total shots and tested the Lion keepers just four times.
• GCU also logged seven corner kicks while Post earned just four.
• Foul numbers were low with 11 combined whistles and no cards issued.
• Post scored first off of a throw in down by the Lions goal. The ball bounced around before Lydia Asamoah got a touch to chip it in.
• Midway through the second, Ashley Merizalde caused a turnover, found some space and tied the game with her second goal of the season. 
• The match ended 1-1 with the Eagles not registering another shot on goal.

Who's Hot?
• Ashley Merizalde has points in three of her last four games and now leads the team in points.
• Emma Bennett came in for the final 45 minutes against Post and didn't allow a goal. 
• Breana Parkinson picked up her first assist of the season last weekend. 

CACC Leaders 
• Carley Polchak moved to 10th in the CACC with 23 saves. 
• Jessica Ford and Ashley Merizalde are tied for third in assists with two. 
• Georgian Court is sixth in the CACC in total points with 34.
• The Lions 10 helpers are the second most in the CACC.
• GCU is committing the second-fewest fouls in the league with just 6.78 per game. 
• The Lions are earning 4.56 corner kicks per game which is third in the CACC. 

Individual Milestones
• Aliya Canfield is four points away from joining the Lions all-time top-10. Her next game played will also be her 70th. 
• Carley Polchak is three saves shy of 40.
• Bridgette King is one point away from 10. 
• Emily Clayton is one shot away from 30.
• Her next game played will be 40 for Sophia Ridolfo. 
• Ashley Merizalde needs one more shot to reach 20.

About Molloy
• Like Georgian Court, Molloy has played to their fair share of draws this season. They are 3-2-4 overall and lead the ECC at 2-0-1.
• In the latest United Soccer Coaches Regional Rankings, Molloy ranks 10th in the East Region.
• The Lions are getting the job done defensively, allowing just one goal per game.
• Elyse Munoz has started six of nine games. She's allowed just four goals with an 82.6% save percentage. 
• Offensively, the Lions have relied on Caitlin Kennedy and Olivia Ingenito. They both are in double-figures for points and have scored five goals each.
• Sarah Teppeto and Lauren Marinello have each registered two goals apiece. 
• No team commits fewer fouls than Molloy. They lead the nation with just 4.89 fouls per game.