Cabrini University Cavaliers (7-4-0, 1-1 Atlantic East) vs. Neumann University Knights (5-6-1, 0-1-1 Atlantic East)
Saturday, Oct. 13, 12pm
Edith Robb Dixon Field

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Last Meeting: Cavs Earn 2-2 Draw Against Knights (9/20/17, Radnor, PA)
Despite outshooting the Knights by a 27-12 margin, the Blue and White couldn't net a game winner through two overtime periods. 

The Cavs doubled their counterpart's shots on goal (12) and held a 7-6 advantage in corner kicks as well. 

After a slow first half that saw a combined four shots on goal, all coming from Neumann, the Blue and White turned up the pressure. Taylor Tralie opened up the scoring as she netted a goal just a minute after halftime. Neumann responded, however with a goal coming off the foot of freshman Shannon Martina just under two minutes later. Knights junior Taylor Garman made it a 2-1 Neumann advantage just a minute after her teammate. 

Cabrini kept up the pressure, forcing Neumann keeper Brittany Cullison to make save after save; the sophomore finished the game with 10. With just under five minutes in regulation, the Cavs struck pay dirt as sophomore Brianna Blair connected for a beautiful header off of a Tralie corner to even the score. 

Both teams threatened in overtime, but neither was able to pick up the golden goal as they game ended in the aforementioned 2-2 draw. 

Cabrini Last Time Out: Cavs Handle Lightning 5-1 (9/28/18)
Wednesday's loss marked the first time since a 3-1 loss in 2011 the Pacers have topped the Cavs. In spite of the outcome, the Blue and White controlled much of the action on the offensive end as they held an 18-10 advantage in shots, including a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal, and a notable 12-1 advantage in corner kicks. 

Junior Payton Greene and freshman Kaitryn Cloud paced the Cavalier offense with three shots a piece, while sophomore Maria Hagan, junior Marissa Portelli, freshman Riley Underwood and fellow rookie Kelly Kane tallied two shots each. 

The Pacers opened the scoring in the 14th minute thanks to a strike from Julie Youngman and carried the early 1-0 lead into the intermission. The Blue and White would respond quickly coming out of the break, however as Greene connected on a one-timer off a corner from Portelli. Greene's goal marked her second of the year, while Portellie extended her team lead in assists with fifth of the season. 

Marywood's Megan Swiecicki would take advantage of a perfect through ball from Natalia Colasurdo just 10 minutes later, however to put the Pacers up 2-1. Swiecicki's goal would go on to stand as the game winner en route to the 2-1 final. 

Neumann Last Time Out: Knights Fall to Wolverines by a 4-2 Final (10/6/18, Aston, PA)
The Wolverines scored first as they scored in the fifth minute of the contest. In the 24^th minute, the Knights tied the game as Morgan Ryan headed in a corner kick from Carissa Britton. Five minutes later, Wesley took back the lead and took the 2-1 advantage into halftime.
 
Kyra Apaliski tied the game at two in the 61^st minute, but the Wolverines again would respond with the eventual game winner just nine minutes later in the 70th minute. A late insurance goal in the 87th minute would seal the victory for the visiting Wolverines as Wesley would coast to at 4-2 final.
 
Erin Ridler made eight saves in net for the Knights, while Kaitlin Thomas led Neumann with six shots. Danni Elman added four shots.

5 Factors for Cabrini

• The Cavaliers have played their best soccer at home over the past year, as they boast an 8-1-1 record at Edith Robb Dixon Field dating back to September 23rd, 2017. 
• Marissa Portelli is currently tied for third in the AEC with five assists. 
• The Blue and White have not lost a game this season when they have scored at least two goals. 
• Seven Cavaliers have tallied at least 11 shots this season with Katelyn Gilinger's 19 shots leading the group.
• The Cavaliers' 73 corner kicks rank as the second most in the conference, just one shy of Neumann's 74 corners. 

5 Factors for Neumann

• The Knights have just one road victory this season, a 5-1 decision over former conference opponent Keystone College. 
• Neumann boasts one of the Atlantic East's best offenses as they average 2.5 goals per game, a mark that ranks second in the conference and ties them with Cabrini.
• The Knights lead the conference in shots (212) and corner kicks (74). 
• Danni Elman and Kaitlin Thomas are both tied for second in the AEC with seven goals on the season. 
• Neumann holds an impressive 43-18 advantage in second half corners this year, compared to just a 29-22 advantage over their opponents in the first half. 

 

	TALE OF THE TAPE
Cabrini		Neumann
7-4, 1-1 AEC	Record	5-6-1, 0-1-1 AEC
2.36	Goals Per Game	2.50
15	Assists	18
159	Shots	212
78	Shots on Goal	117
73	Corner Kicks	74
98	Fouls	97
37	Saves	55
.698	Save Percentage	.688
	TEAM LEADERS
Katelyn Gilinger, Diana VanSickle (4)	Goals	Danni Elman, Kaitlin Thomas (7)
Marissa Portelli (5)	Assists	Carissa Britton (9)
Katelyn Gilinger (10)	Points	Kaitlin Thomas (17)
Katelyn Gilinger (19)	Shots	Danni Elman (38)
Maddy Wojton (1.000)	Shot On Goal % (Min. 5 shots)	Kaitlin Thomas (.676)
Katelyn Gilinger (3)	Game Winning Goals	Kaitlin Thomas (2)
Ashley Tutzauer (.686)	Save Percentage	Anna Attardi (.721)