Gameday Preview written by RMU senior James Poole

Buffalo Bulls
Friday, September 14, 2012 - 4:00 p.m.
Niagara University, N.Y. - Niagara Field

Capsule

The Robert Morris Colonials women's soccer team heads to western New York to take on the Bulls of Buffalo in the Niagara Fall Classic. Game time is slated to be 4:00 p.m Niagara Field. The Colonials are 0-7-1 on the season and are coming off a loss to Colorado College. The Bulls are 1-4-1 on the season and in their most recent contest lost in double overtime to Niagara. The Bulls only win has come against Canisius. Both teams are looking to break three-game losing streaks.

Series

RMU is 1-2-0 all-time against the Bulls. This matchup dates back to 1993, a match that resulted in a lopsided victory for the Bulls. After another setback in 1994, the Colonials resumed a 16-year layoff in the series with a 3-1 victory in 2010.

Musket Shots

• Freshman Chelsea de Jager has started in goal for all eight games stopping 48 shots and recording one shutout
• Team leaders in points this season are senior Ayana Davis and Junior Katie Austin with three
• There are currently five Colonials tied for the team lead in goals with one
• There are currently three Colonials tied for the team lead in assists with one
• Senior Ayana Davis leads the team in total shots with 13
• Senior Ayana Davis is second all-time at RMU with 28 career goals (Katie Dugan, 36, 1999-02)
• Davis's 61 career points are also second in school records (Katie Dugan, 85, 1999-02)

Scouting the Bulls

Buffalo is off to a 1-4-1 start to the 2012 season and has a win against Canisius, a tie against St. Bonaventure and losses against Colgate, Bucknell, Youngstown State and Niagara. The Bulls were picked to finish third in the 2012 Preseason MAC Conference Coaches' Poll. As far as offense, the Bulls look to sophomore Katie Roberts who leads the team in goals with two, points with four and shares the team lead in shots with 11The team lead in assists is between three players - senior Katie Kerr, junior Stephanie Velez and senior Taylor Thompson all have one assist on the season. The Bulls have lost three straight games.