MOUNT ST. MARY'S (2-3-1) vs. TEMPLE (2-5)
Friday, September 16 | 7 p.m.
Emmitsburg, Md. | Waldron Family Stadium
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MOUNT ST. MARY'S (2-3-1) vs. NAVY (2-6-1)
Sunday, September 18 | 1 p.m.
Emmitsburg, Md. | Waldron Family Stadium
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SENIOR DAY
On Sunday against Navy, Mount St. Mary's University will celebrate Senior Day with a pregame ceremony honoring Maddy Bunnell and Geanna Donnelly for their contributions to the program and the university throughout their time with the Mount.
ABOUT THE MOUNT
The Mountaineers sit at 2-3-1 on the year with victories over American (2-1 OT) and VMI (2-1), and a draw against Howard (1-1). Last time out, Jaylyn Chandler and Jenn West led the Mount to the victory at VMI with a goal apiece. Chandler evened the game at 1-1 in the 53rd minute, and West found the back of the net just over two minutes later on a perfectly placed free kick from 30 yards out to give the Mountaineers a 2-1 advantage, which they were able to hold onto. Maddy Bunnnell made a season-high eight saves in net to register her second win of the season.
West (2g) and Chandler (1g, 1a) are the team's top-two scorers on the year, combining for seven points through the opening six games, while Chloe Cain, Noelle DeFede and Bianca Gillman have tallied two points apiece. Bunnell has started all six games in net, registering a 2.24 goals against average and .674 save percentage.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Jaylyn Chandler was named the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week on Monday, becoming the second Mountaineer to earn a conference award in the last three weeks as she joined Maddy Bunnell, who was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week in late August. Chandler helped lead the Mount to the win over VMI with the game-tying goal, which was the first of her career.
TEAM LEADERS
Goals: Jenna West (2), Chloe Cain (1), Jaylyn Chandler (1), Noelle DeFede (1), Bianca Gillman (1)
Assists: Sarah Harmon (1), Carter Merrigan (1), Kristen Morawski (1), Nikki Pinto (1), Chandler (1)
Points: West (4), Chandler (3), Cain (2), DeFede (2), Gillman (2)
Shots: Chandler (8), West (8), Gillman (5)
Save pct.: Maddy Bunnell (.674)
SCOUTING TEMPLE
The Owls enter Friday's matchup on a three-game losing streak following losses to Towson (1-0), Princeton (3-0) and Binghamton (3-1), and now sit at 2-5 on the year. Temple is average 1.14 goals per contest, led by Gabriella McKeown (3g, 2a), who tops the team in all three scoring categories, and Sarah McGlinn (2g, 1a). Jordan Nash has started six of seven games in net, posting a 1.24 goals against average and .811 save percentage.
SCOUTING NAVY
Navy owns a 2-6-1 overall record this season with wins over Niagara (3-1) and Maryland (5-3). Navy is averaging 1.56 goals per game and surrendering 2.22 to opponents through the opening nine games. Clare MacAdam and Cadie Higginson, the team's top-two scorers, have combined for 10 goals on the year. Goalie Dayton Wetherby has posted a 2.09 goals against average and .660 save percentage in eight starts.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
The Mount takes on Temple for the fifth time in series history on Friday with the Owls holding a 4-0 advantage. The last meeting between the two programs resulted in a 3-0 Temple victory in 2014 in Philadelphia.
On Sunday, the Mount and Navy matchup for the 14th time as the Mountaineers look for their first win in the series. The last meeting between the two was also in 2014, when Navy posted a 3-0 win in Annapolis.
NEXT UP
The Mount heads to Delaware State for a matchup on Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m.
