Women’s Soccer Visits Lesley Thursday

BOSTON – The Suffolk women's soccer teams steps out of GNAC action Sept. 14 as it heads across town for a Thursday tilt at Lesley. Game time is set for under the lights of Edwards Field at 8 p.m.     

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LAST TIME OUT
The Suffolk women's soccer team fell in its home, GNAC opener Saturday afternoon as the Falcons of Albertus Magnus shutout the Rams, 4-0, at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.

MORE READING: Albertus Magnus Stuns Women's Soccer in GNAC Opener, 4-0

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk has splits its action this season, downing Rhode Island College, 2-1, and falling to Albertus Magnus, 4-0.

Alexandra Nagri and Paola Ortez each have found the back of the net for the Rams with Erika Nelson handing out the only assist for the blue-and-gold.

Kirsten Weiker boasts a 2.50 goals against average and a .722 save percentage with the junior playing minute of action in net for Suffolk.

LYNX LOOK
Lesley rides a three-game unbeaten streak, which includes back-to-back victories; a 3-1 decision over Wellesley and a 2-0 win at Fitchburg State, into Thursday's tilt.

The 3-1-1 Lynx have put away 14 goals through five outings. Karlie Rubin leads the way as the senior midfielder's team-best 12 points are off a squad-leading five markers and two handouts. Jordan Mitchell sits second on the team with four goals, while Xaelel Allen-Caballero has spread her wealth with two tallies and two assists.

All three of the Lynx netminders on roster have taken the field this season. Lilly Donovan and Brittley Gaan have rotated as Lesley's starters. Donovan has turned aside all three attempts sent her way for a perfect save percentage, while Gaan brings in a 2.57 goals against average and a .682 save percentage.

INSIDE THE SERIES
Suffolk looks for its first-ever win over Lesley in the fairly new series, which the Lynx leads 5-0. Last season, the Rams lost, 4-0.

EYES ON THE GAME

SUFFOLK FREE RADIO
Suffolk Athletics has teamed up with Suffolk Free Radio to bring Ram Nation 17 live broadcasts of Suffolk soccer games this season. 

The pre-game shows are set to launch 15 minutes prior to kick-off of all contests and fans can follow along at mixlr.com/suffolkfreeradio/.  

COMING UP
Suffolk remains on the road as it heads to Regis Saturday, Sept. 16. Game time is scheduled for 11 a.m.