Fontbonne Women's Soccer Hosts Carthage and Loras

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's soccer team closes out nonconference play this weekend when they'll host Carthage on Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by another 1 p.m., contest on Sunday against Loras at WashU.

Fontbonne (0-1) vs. Carthage (1-2)

When: September 11^th, 2021

Where: Centene Stadium

Time: 1 p.m.

Live Video: HERE

Live Stats: HERE

Game Notes: HERE

Fontbonne (0-1) vs. Loras (3-0)

When: September 12^th, 2021

Where: WashU

Time: 1 p.m.

Live Stats: HERE

Game Notes: HERE

Fontbonne Notes

• The Griffins opened it season with a 3-1 loss against No. 4 WashU.
• Kierstyn Weaver scored the lone goal with it being her 19^th in career.
• Mary Beers made two saves in net.
• The Griffins were picked to finish first in the SLIAC.
• Fontbonne returns all 10 All-Conference players from a season ago.
• Reigning SLIAC Player of the Year Molly Kovarik needs 13 goals to become the all-time leader at Fontbonne.
• Reigning SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year Mary Beers earned a single season record goals against average of .26 in 2021.
• Beers needs eight shutouts to become the all-time leader at Fontbonne.
• Caroline Neal currently sits in ninth in career goals (23) and points (59).
• Krystal Kohenskey sits near the top 10 with 13 career assists in her first season at Fontbonne.

Carthage Notes

• After going 7-8-2 in 2019, the Firebirds are off to a 1-2 start in 2021.
• The team earned its first win on September 4^th with a 2-1 (2OT) win over Luther.
• On September 5^th, the Firebirds fell 2-1 against Albion in its Battle on the Border Tournament.
• Offensively, the Firebirds average 14.0 shots per game.
• Kate Cochran, Amelia Price, and Morgan Verbeten each have scored a goal.
• In net, Sara Lieffrig has a 1.56 goals against average and made 12 saves.

Loras Notes

• The Duhawks are coming off a 7-1 season in the spring of 2021.
• This year, they've picked up right where left off with three shutout wins over St. Norbert (2-0), Dominican (1-0), and Concordia College (5-0).
• They return all six All-Conference players from last year.
• Loras averages 18.3 shots per game and limited its opponents thus far to 3.7.
• Erin Rieckens and Abby Eriksen are tied with two goals each.
• Payton McDonnell, who tied Kohenskey with 13 assists last year, already has three thus far.
• In goal, Kyndal Kells made 10 saves.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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