The Holy Cross women's soccer team travels to New York on Wednesday, Sept. 21, to take on Patriot League opponent Army West Point at 6:00 p.m.
Things to Know About the Crusaders (0-5-4, 0-0-1 Patriot League):
• Holy Cross stands 0-5-4 overall and 0-0-1 in the Patriot League this year, and is coming off a 1-1 draw against American in its conference opener.Â
• Freshman midfielder
Kailee McCabe scored her first collegiate goal to tie with the American Eagles late in the second half. McCabe's performance led to her recognition as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week on Monday.
• Freshman forward
Ashley Blaka assisted McCabe on the goal against American with 1:47 remaining in regulation, earning her first point of the season After nine games, sophomore goalkeeper
Olivia Dubin has 40 recorded saves. She ranks second in the Patriot League for saves per game with an average of 5.00.Â
Scouting the Black Knights (3-3-4, 1-0 Patriot League):
• Army enters the game with an overall mark of 3-3-4 and an 1-0 record in the Patriot League. The Black Knights defeated Lehigh 1-0 in their conference opener on Friday.
• Senior midfielder Dara Murray leads Army with nine points this season on four goals and one assist.Â
• Sophomore Sage Strohman has started nine games in goal for the Black Knights, posting 1.29 goals against average with 29 saves.
Series History:
• The Black Knights hold a 21-8-6 lead in the all-time series between the schools with three straight victories. The Crusaders stand 3-3-3 in the last nine meetings.
• In the last game between the teams, Army posted a 5-1 victory in Linda Johnson Smith Stadium on September 22, 2021.
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