LAKEWOOD, NJ (Oct. 4, 2024) - Georgian Court Women's Soccer saw their three-match winning streak come to an end Wednesday afternoon. They look to get back on track as they step back into conference play.
Opponent
Bridgeport Purple Knights (2-3-3, 1-2 CACC)
Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Track and Field Complex (Turf Field)
When
Saturday, Oct. 5 - 1 pm
How to Watch
• Saturday's match is available to watch a free-to-view video on the Georgian Court portal of CACC Digital Network, powered by HUDL. Links for videos and live stats can be found above and on the Lions Soccer schedule page.
Homecoming
• Saturday is Georgian Court's Homecoming. Volleyball kicks off the day with their 10 am first serve against Dominican.
• Following the game, the Lions will host Bridgeport in men's and women's soccer beginning at 1 pm.
• GCU Alumni is also holding their alumni brunch in the morning with a beer and wine garden in the afternoon.
Previously vs. Bridgeport
• Bridgeport has dominated this matchup, to the tune of a 9-1-1 record and six straight wins.
• The Purple Knights joined the CACC in 2022 and the Lions are 0-3.
• Last season in Bridgeport, GCU fell 2-1 when Bridgeport got the game-winner in the 70th minute.
• Their meeting in the postseason wasn't nearly as close.
• The Purple Knights ousted the Lions with a 6-0 win, scoring in the first 10 minutes and adding four second-half goals.
Last Time Out
• Georgian Court, winners of three straight CACC games took a step out of conference play and saw their winning streak come to an end.
• The Lions welcomed East Stroudsburg to Lakewood who scored a goal in each half for a 2-0 win.
• Delanie Wilkinson got the start in net and made a career best nine saves.
• ESU controlled the pace of play, outshooting GCU 24-4 and 11-1 in shots on goal.
Individual Milestones
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Emma Bennett is eight saves away from 50.
• Another 67 minutes will get
Corissa Robbins to 5000.
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Ashley Merizalde is 47 minutes away from 2000.
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Gabby Parkinson is 16 minutes away from playing 1000 minutes.
• Three more assists and
Seanna Boan will already move into the top-10 for a single-season at GCU.
CACC Leaders
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Seanna Boan is second in the CACC with five total assists.
• With six goals in her last four games,
Chelsea Lavezzo is second in the CACC and third in total points.
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Chiamaka Wokocha sits tied for sixth in the CACC with her four goals scored.
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Emma Bennett ranks second in the CACC with 0.619 goals against average and a .893 save percentage.
• GCU is third in the CACC with 7.00 points per game.
• With 21 total assists, the Lions lead the conference.
• Georgian Court's defense has allowed just 10 goals in nine games for a 1.11 goals against average, fifth in the CACC.
Who's Hot?
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Chelsea Lavezzo has broken out with six goals in her last four games and has been named the CACC Rookie of the Week each of the last three weeks.
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Chiamaka Wokocha has points in four of her last six games.
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Emma Bennett made 17 saves and allowed just one goal in two wins last week.
• Delanie Wilkinson made a career-best nine saves against East Stroudsburg.
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Sophia Ridolfo has points in two of her last four games with a goal and two assists.
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Seanna Boan had points in both games last week.
About Bridgeport
• Last season's CACC Tournament Champions, Bridgeport is off to a slow start in 2024.
• The Purple Knights are just 2-3-3 on the year and 1-2 in league play thus far.
• Their two conference losses came to Jefferson and Dominican, but they did beat Goldey-Beacom 6-1 for their lone CACC win.
• Playing on the road has been tough for Bridgeport. They're 0-3-1 playing away from home.
• Angelina LoFranco and Luiza Macedo each have three goals for UB. LoFranco also has a team-leading two assists.
• Angelina Griva has gotten all of the starts in goal. She's made 42 saves and has a .857 goals against average.
• Be on the lookout for offsides calls as the Purple Knights have the most called against them in the CACC.
