LEBANON, Ill. - McKendee University women's soccer closes out the home portion of its regular season with a two-game weekend slate, hosting Lindenwood on Friday in a PINK OUT match and Maryville on Sunday for SENIOR DAY. The Bearcats sit in second place in the great Lakes Valley Conference with 23 points on the fall season. 

McKendree went 0-1-1 during its latest weekend slate with a dropped match against Missouri S&T while playing the league leader Drury to a double-overtime draw. The loss on Friday, October 15, snapped a six-match winning streak for the Bearcats which dated back to a win over Quincy on September 24. 

This season, McKendree has owned the ball and held major advantages over its opposition, especially in the attacking half. The match against Drury on October 17 marked the first time this fall the Bearcats were out-shot by their opposition, which Drury held 15-13. On the year, McKendree has out-shot its opponents 235(116) to 107(51) and out-scored opponents, 23-13. Corner kicks have also been crucial to the success of the Bearcats as they have earned drastically more corners than opposition (91-32). The defending line has held opponents to only 0.93 goals per game while Bearcat goalkeepers own a goals allowed average of 0.88.

The offense has been led by sophomore midfielder Anna Stiffler with 15 points (tied for fourth in the league) and two GLVC Offensive Player of the Week awards. Stiffler owns five goals and five assists, ranking tied-for-sixth in goals and tied-for-first in total assists. Sophomore midfielder Reagan Mauch ranks second on the team in goals (4) and points (8), while sitting tied for ninth in the league for goals. Eight Bearcats have recorded a goal this year with 12 individuals collecting at least one point. The goal has been split between multiple players with senior keeper Mercedes King taking the primary goalie position and junior keeper Abby Tucker stepping in when King was out with injury. King has played full time over the last eight matches with six wins, one loss, and one tie. The senior has collected 909 minutes with 23 saves and a goals allowed average of 0.79 this fall.

vs. Lindenwood | PINK OUT GAME
McKendree all-time versus Lindenwood | 7-2-1
Last time out: T, 0-0 (4/3/2021)

The Lions will enter the Friday evening matchup with McKendree at 4-7-1 this fall and 4-5-1 in the league. Lindenwood has sturggled as of late with three-straight losses, losing to Missouri S&T, Drury, and Maryville. Forward Emily Burton leads the Lions' attack with two goals and one assist, totaling five points. Burton is followed by midfielder Bailey Bologna and forward Maggie Weller, who both have four points on two goals scored this fall. The goal has been guarded by senior Samantha Linderer as of late, collecting 468 minutes in the net with a goals allowed average of 1.15.

vs. Maryville | SENIOR DAY
McKendree all-time versus Maryville | 9-3-1
Last time out: W, 2-0 (4/19/2021)
Streak: W3

Maryville hits the road to Southern Indiana prior to coming to Leemon Field for the Sunday, October 24 matchup. The Saints will enter the weekend at 4-5-1 in the GLVC on a four-match unbeaten streak (3-0-1) while owning a 5-6-1 overall record this fall. Senior Amanda Kaltwasser leads the attack with 10 points behind four goals and two assists this year. Freshman Tori Calvert ranks second on the Saints in offense with seven points, amassing three goals and one assist over the fall so far. Senior Elyse Waterhouse has held goal over the last two outing and for three games overall this fall. She has collected 13 saves and has not allowed a goal in 290 minutes.

WEEKEND SLATE:
PINK OUT | Friday, October 22 | 5 P.M. | vs. Lindenwood | Leemon Field
SENIOR DAY | Sunday, October 24 | 12 P.M. | vs. Maryville | Leemon Field

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