LAKEWOOD, NJ (Oct. 8, 2024) - Georgian Court Women's Soccer bounced back with a 2-1 win over Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon. The Lions seek another conference win as they cap off a three-match homestand.
 
Opponent
Wilmington Wildcats (8-2, 5-0 CACC)
 
Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Track and Field Complex (Turf Field)
 
When
Wednesday, Oct. 9 - 3 pm
 
How to Watch
• Wednesday'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.
 
Previously vs. Wilmington
• The Lions have an edge in the series, 13-12-3.
• However, the Lions are winless in the last four matchups (0-2-2).
• Last season at Wilmington, GCU fell 1-0 on a Wildcats goal in the 79th minute.
• The Lions seek their first win against Wilmington since 2019, when they earned a 3-0 win at home.
 
Last Time Out
• Spurred by Chelsea Lavezzo's second-half brace, Georgian Court took down Bridgeport 2-1 in Lakewood on Saturday.
• The win marked the Lions' second-ever win against Bridgeport and their first since 2008.
• The Purple Knights dominated in the shots category, outshooting GCU 22-10.
 
Strong Start To Season
• With its 7-3 start, Georgian Court is off to its best start since 2018, when the Lions also started 7-3.
• GCU's 4-1 start in CACC play is also its best since 2018, when they started 5-0 en route to an 11-0-1 conference record.
 
Individual Milestones
• Emma Bennett is two saves away from 50 in her career.
• Ashley Merizalde is 19 minutes away from 2,000 in her career.
• With three more assists, sophomore Seanna Boan will move into the top-10 for a single-season at GCU.
 
CACC Leaders
• Seanna Boan is second in the CACC with five total assists.
• With eight goals in her last five matches, Chelsea Lavezzo is first in the CACC and third in Division II with nine goals. She also leads the conference and is sixth nationally with 19 points.
• Chiamaka Wokocha sits tied for eighth in the CACC with four goals scored.
• Emma Bennett ranks second in the CACC with a 0.684 goals against average and a .886 save percentage.
• The Lions lead the conference and rank seventh nationally with 22 assists.
• Georgian Court is averaging 2.30 goals per match, third best in the conference.
• GCU's average of 15.90 shots per match and 8.20 shots on goal per match are both third in the conference.
• GCU is third in the CACC with 6.80 points per match.
• Georgian Court's back line has allowed just 11 goals in 10 matches for a 1.10 goals against average, good for fourth in the CACC.
 
Who's Hot?
• Chelsea Lavezzo has broken out with eight goals in her last five matches and has been named the CACC Rookie of the Week each of the last four weeks.
• Chiamaka Wokocha has points in four of her last seven matches.
• Seanna Boan has points in two of her last four matches.
• Emma Bennett is 3-0 in her last three starts with 23 saves and two goals allowed in that span. 
 
About Wilmington
• After finishing second in the CACC last season, Wilmington is off to a strong start in 2024.
• Winners of seven consecutive contests, the Wildcats are 8-2 on the year and 5-0 in conference play.
• However, Wilmington is just 3-2 in true road matches.
• The Wildcats' seven-match win streak is the program's longest since 2017.
• Both Wilmington's 8-2 overall start and 5-0 start in CACC play are its best since 2010.
• Jordan Siok and Alyssa Ruggeri lead the team with five goals, good for fifth in the conference.
• Siok is tied for the nation's lead with four match-winning goals this season.
• Siok also leads Wilmington with three assists, which ranks fifth in the CACC.
• The Wildcats have been stout defensively with a 0.900 goals against average, which ranks second in the conference.
• Wilmington generates six corners per match, second in the CACC.