Point Park Steps Out of Conference Play, Travels to Salem on Sunday

Point Park Steps Out of Conference Play, Travels to Salem on Sunday

PITTSBURGH – Point Park women's soccer will travel to Salem University for a non-conference matchup with the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. The opening kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Point Park comes into Sunday's match with a record of 0-4-2. Salem is also winless on the season with a record of 0-6. The Tigers have given up six goals or more in each of their last four games.

 

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  • Point Park is coming off a 3-0 home loss to Fairmont State on Wednesday evening at Highmark Stadium. Eight days ago, the Pioneers battled to a 1-1 draw against West Liberty on Homecoming Saturday at Highmark Stadium.
  • The Pioneers also battled to a 1-1 draw against Carnegie Mellon back on Sept. 12.
  • Three different players have scored goals for Point Park this season, including Klara Bring, Sterre Kuijper and Gillianne Stewardson.
  • Bring scored the game-tying goal against West Liberty in last Saturday's Homecoming Game at Highmark Stadium.
  • Additionally, two Pioneers have recorded assists this season (Analida Ampudia, Cara Spry).
  • Frederieke Rijlaarsdam has made the start in goal for Point Park in the last two games, earning a draw and a loss. She currently leads the team in goals-against average (1.67) and is second in saves (8). Maggie Pappas has made three starts in goal and has a team-high 12 saves on the year.
  • Salem has scored just one goal this season (back on Sept. 18 against West Liberty).
  • Point Park women's soccer will return to conference play on Wednesday (10/2) against Davis & Elkins. Wednesday's Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game is slated for a 5 p.m. kickoff at Highmark Stadium.